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 49m 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 - Oct 1855

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:5510.98:049.82:25-0.73:237.46:145:57Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue11:2310.89:018.93:18-0.15:197.76:165:55Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed12:4810.94:180.57:117.26:175:53Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:5111.15:271.18:116.56:195:51Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:3511.26:361.48:515.76:205:49Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat1:138.43:0711.27:381.69:225.06:215:47Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun2:148.83:3011.28:281.79:464.26:235:45Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon3:029.33:4811.29:091.910:063.46:245:43Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue3:459.74:0411.29:462.410:272.56:265:41New Moon9Tue
10Wed4:2510.14:2211.310:193.010:501.66:275:39New Moon10Wed
11Thu5:0410.44:4211.210:533.811:170.76:285:37New Moon11Thu
12Fri5:4410.75:0511.111:284.611:47-0.16:305:35New Moon12Fri
13Sat6:2711.05:2911.012:055.56:315:33Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun7:1311.25:5510.712:22-0.712:456.46:335:31Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon8:0311.26:2310.41:00-1.01:317.36:345:29Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue9:0211.16:5710.01:45-1.02:287.96:365:27Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed10:1311.07:449.42:36-0.83:468.36:375:26First Quarter17Wed
18Thu11:3511.09:088.93:35-0.45:318.16:395:24First Quarter18Thu
19Fri12:4511.24:430.06:587.26:405:22First Quarter19Fri
20Sat1:3511.55:530.37:506.06:415:20Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun12:278.92:1211.97:000.78:304.46:435:18Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon1:469.52:4312.18:001.29:082.76:445:16Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue2:5310.23:1212.48:541.99:451.16:465:15Full Moon23Tue
24Wed3:5410.93:4112.49:442.910:23-0.46:475:13Full Moon24Wed
25Thu4:5211.54:1112.410:324.011:01-1.56:495:11Full Moon25Thu
26Fri5:4811.94:4312.011:205.211:39-2.16:505:10Full Moon26Fri
27Sat6:4312.25:1611.512:116.36:525:08Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun7:3812.25:5210.812:19-2.21:067.16:535:06Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon8:3412.16:3210.01:01-1.92:107.76:555:05Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue9:3511.97:209.11:46-1.23:347.96:565:03Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed10:4111.68:238.32:36-0.35:267.66:585:01Third Quarter31Wed
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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