47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

69°
H -°
L 53°
SW
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 5h 22m 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 - Aug 1855

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:2310.57:5812.71:135.01:01-1.34:537:50Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:299.88:3412.62:073.81:480.54:557:49Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:439.19:1112.33:032.72:372.44:567:48Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat10:118.69:5111.94:001.73:324.54:577:46Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun11:598.710:3511.34:590.84:426.34:587:45Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:509.55:580.26:187.55:007:43Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue3:0810.56:55-0.38:037.85:017:42Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:2210.24:0211.37:49-0.79:187.65:027:40Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu1:209.94:4311.78:37-0.910:097.35:047:39Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri2:139.85:1711.79:21-1.010:477.05:057:37New Moon10Fri
11Sat3:019.85:4411.710:01-1.111:166.65:067:35New Moon11Sat
12Sun3:449.96:0611.610:37-1.011:426.25:087:34New Moon12Sun
13Mon4:259.96:2511.511:12-0.75:097:32New Moon13Mon
14Tue5:069.86:4411.512:085.711:45 AM-0.35:107:30New Moon14Tue
15Wed5:489.67:0611.612:375.112:190.45:127:29Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:329.47:3111.61:094.312:521.35:137:27Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:219.17:5711.41:453.61:262.55:147:25Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:168.98:2511.22:242.82:023.85:157:24Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:198.78:5410.93:082.12:425.35:177:22First Quarter19Sun
20Mon10:388.69:2910.53:561.43:326.75:187:20First Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:219.04:510.74:487.85:197:18First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:079.75:500.06:318.45:217:16Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu3:1010.56:52-0.78:008.35:227:14Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:2310.23:5111.27:51-1.58:597.85:237:13Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat1:2910.64:2611.68:46-2.19:447.05:257:11Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun2:3111.04:5712.09:37-2.510:276.05:267:09Full Moon26Sun
27Mon3:3011.35:2812.210:25-2.411:114.85:277:07Full Moon27Mon
28Tue4:2811.45:5912.411:11-1.711:553.65:297:05Full Moon28Tue
29Wed5:2711.26:3112.511:55-0.65:307:03Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:2810.87:0312.412:412.412:411.05:317:01Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri7:3310.47:3812.11:291.41:272.85:336:59Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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