47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

54°
H -°
L 52°
S
6mph
Low tide
9:26 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 6h 05m at 9:26 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 4:33 pm (11.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:57 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Aug 1854

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:058.29:5711.54:092.43:314.64:547:50First Quarter1Tue
2Wed11:378.410:3711.35:021.34:316.24:557:49First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:229.15:580.15:517.44:567:47Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri2:4910.16:54-1.07:208.14:577:46Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:2011.23:4911.07:50-1.98:378.14:597:44Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun1:1811.34:3411.78:44-2.79:387.75:007:43Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon2:1811.45:1412.19:36-3.210:297.15:017:41Full Moon7Mon
8Tue3:1611.55:5112.410:25-3.211:176.35:037:40Full Moon8Tue
9Wed4:1311.46:2712.511:12-2.95:047:38Full Moon9Wed
10Thu5:1111.07:0112.512:055.411:58 AM-2.05:057:37Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:1010.57:3512.412:544.512:43-0.85:077:35Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:129.98:0912.21:443.61:280.85:087:33Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun8:199.38:4411.82:352.82:152.65:097:32Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon9:358.89:2111.33:272.13:064.55:107:30Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue11:118.710:0210.74:211.54:106.15:127:28Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:059.25:181.15:437.35:137:27Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:3210.06:150.77:387.75:147:25Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri3:2910.77:100.48:567.55:167:23Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:489.34:1011.18:010.19:457.25:177:21Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun1:449.44:4211.38:47-0.210:196.85:187:20Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon2:339.55:0811.49:27-0.410:456.55:207:18New Moon21Mon
22Tue3:169.85:2911.410:05-0.611:076.15:217:16New Moon22Tue
23Wed3:569.95:4811.410:40-0.611:315.65:227:14New Moon23Wed
24Thu4:3510.06:0911.511:14-0.411:594.95:247:12New Moon24Thu
25Fri5:1610.06:3111.711:480.15:257:10Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:5910.06:5611.712:314.112:230.85:267:08Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:489.87:2311.71:073.212:591.95:287:07Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:419.67:5211.51:472.31:383.35:297:05Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue8:439.48:2411.32:311.42:214.85:307:03First Quarter29Tue
30Wed9:579.39:0210.93:210.73:136.25:327:01First Quarter30Wed
31Thu11:319.49:5010.64:170.14:257.45:336:59First Quarter31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9446248)

Common Questions About Des Moines, WA Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Des Moines, WA?

Des Moines, WA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 91% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Des Moines, WA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Des Moines, WA?

Tide predictions for Des Moines, WA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Des Moines, WA?

Tide data for Des Moines, WA is sourced from NOAA Station #9446248. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9446248.

What is the moon phase in Des Moines, WA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Des Moines, WA is Waxing Gibbous (91% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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