47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

70°
H 71°
L 52°
WSW
6mph
High tide
4:14 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 10:17 pm (5.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2m at 4:14 pm (10.9 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 - Sep 1855

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:439.98:1511.62:190.62:184.65:346:57Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun10:079.78:5610.83:110.23:206.25:356:55Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon11:519.89:4610.04:070.24:487.45:376:53Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:3110.35:080.36:537.75:386:51Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:4010.96:140.48:227.35:396:49Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:089.03:2811.37:170.39:156.75:416:47Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri1:199.04:0411.48:130.39:526.25:426:45Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat2:179.34:3211.49:000.210:205.65:436:43Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:059.64:5211.39:400.210:445.15:456:41New Moon9Sun
10Mon3:469.85:0911.210:150.411:054.55:466:39New Moon10Mon
11Tue4:2510.05:2511.210:480.811:283.85:476:37New Moon11Tue
12Wed5:0410.05:4411.311:201.411:552.95:496:35New Moon12Wed
13Thu5:4410.16:0611.311:522.35:506:33Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:2810.16:2911.212:252.112:253.35:516:31Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:1410.16:5411.012:591.41:014.45:536:29Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun8:0610.07:2110.71:370.81:405.65:546:27Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:069.97:5010.32:190.42:266.75:556:25First Quarter17Mon
18Tue10:219.88:279.93:090.23:287.75:576:23First Quarter18Tue
19Wed11:5910.09:269.54:070.05:038.35:586:21First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:3210.45:13-0.16:548.26:006:19First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:2711.06:22-0.48:037.46:016:17Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:219.53:0611.47:27-0.78:486.46:026:15Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun1:3510.03:3711.88:25-0.99:285.06:046:13Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon2:4010.64:0612.19:17-0.710:073.66:056:11Full Moon24Mon
25Tue3:4011.14:3512.310:04-0.110:472.16:066:09Full Moon25Tue
26Wed4:3811.35:0412.410:500.911:280.86:086:07Full Moon26Wed
27Thu5:3611.45:3512.311:352.26:096:05Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:3511.46:0712.012:09-0.212:223.76:106:03Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:3611.36:4211.412:52-0.91:125.26:126:01Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun8:4111.17:2010.71:37-1.02:096.56:135:59Waning Gibbous30Sun
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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