47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

68°
H -°
L 52°
WSW
7mph
Low tide
10:17 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 4h 38m at 10:17 pm (5.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:58 am (9.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:56 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Jul 1855

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:1811.27:2312.611:43-3.94:228:16Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:1410.98:0412.712:447.612:32-3.44:238:16Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:1610.38:4512.71:406.91:20-2.54:248:16Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:249.59:2512.72:416.02:10-1.14:248:15Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:408.610:0512.63:454.83:010.64:258:15Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri10:098.010:4512.44:483.43:562.64:268:15Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat11:558.011:2612.15:492.04:594.54:278:14Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:448.76:440.76:156.24:278:14Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:0811.83:109.87:33-0.57:407.34:288:13Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:5111.34:1310.98:18-1.39:007.84:298:13Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed1:3410.95:0211.68:59-1.810:047.94:308:12Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu2:1710.65:4212.09:39-2.010:567.84:318:11New Moon12Thu
13Fri2:5910.36:1612.110:17-2.111:377.74:328:11New Moon13Fri
14Sat3:4210.16:4612.010:54-1.94:338:10New Moon14Sat
15Sun4:259.97:1111.912:137.411:31 AM-1.74:348:09New Moon15Sun
16Mon5:089.67:3611.812:477.112:08-1.34:358:08Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:539.38:0211.81:226.612:45-0.74:368:07Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:418.98:2911.81:596.11:210.14:378:07Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:338.48:5811.72:405.41:581.14:388:06Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:328.09:2811.63:244.62:352.44:398:05First Quarter20Fri
21Sat9:417.610:0011.44:103.63:163.94:408:04First Quarter21Sat
22Sun11:067.710:3411.14:582.64:045.54:418:03First Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:478.25:471.55:086.94:428:02First Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:269.16:360.46:337.94:448:01Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed3:3310.27:26-0.87:578.44:457:59Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:4210.94:2011.08:16-1.89:048.44:467:58Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri1:3411.05:0011.79:05-2.79:588.24:477:57Full Moon27Fri
28Sat2:2911.25:3712.19:54-3.310:467.74:487:56Full Moon28Sat
29Sun3:2411.46:1312.410:42-3.611:337.04:507:54Full Moon29Sun
30Mon4:2111.46:4812.611:29-3.34:517:53Full Moon30Mon
31Tue5:2011.07:2312.712:226.012:15-2.54:527:52Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 84% 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 (84% 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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