47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

65°
H 70°
L 52°
WSW
4mph
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 4h 37m 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 - Mar 1856

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:0710.010:27 AM9.96:159.06:220.06:556:02Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:0610.711:49 AM9.98:048.87:25-0.66:536:03Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon3:4111.31:0510.28:568.28:23-1.36:516:05Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue4:0911.82:1110.79:337.39:14-1.76:496:06Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed4:3512.13:1111.110:116.110:02-1.76:476:07New Moon5Wed
6Thu5:0212.54:0911.410:494.710:46-1.16:456:09New Moon6Thu
7Fri5:2912.75:0811.511:303.211:30-0.16:436:10New Moon7Fri
8Sat5:5812.96:0711.412:131.86:416:12Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:2912.97:0911.112:141.412:580.66:406:13Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:0112.78:1510.712:593.11:45-0.26:386:15Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:3612.29:2910.41:484.92:34-0.56:366:16First Quarter11Tue
12Wed8:1511.411:0310.32:446.53:27-0.46:346:18First Quarter12Wed
13Thu9:0110.54:007.84:27-0.16:326:19First Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:5210.510:03 AM9.66:058.25:340.36:306:21First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:1411.011:26 AM9.08:007.76:450.66:286:22Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun3:0711.412:538.99:006.97:490.76:266:23Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon3:4611.62:039.19:406.28:420.76:246:25Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:1511.62:589.410:115.59:260.86:226:26Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:3611.53:449.710:364.810:031.16:206:28Full Moon19Wed
20Thu4:5211.44:259.910:574.010:361.66:176:29Full Moon20Thu
21Fri5:0611.45:0510.111:193.211:082.46:156:30Full Moon21Fri
22Sat5:2311.45:4510.211:432.311:403.26:136:32Full Moon22Sat
23Sun5:4311.46:2710.312:111.56:116:33Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:0511.27:1110.412:134.212:420.86:096:35Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:2911.07:5810.412:485.21:160.36:076:36Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:5410.78:5210.31:266.21:560.06:056:37Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:1910.39:5810.22:097.22:41-0.16:036:39Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri7:489.911:2510.13:058.03:350.06:016:40Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat8:349.44:328.54:380.05:596:42Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:0110.410:03 AM9.16:318.45:460.05:576:43Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:0110.911:42 AM9.17:477.76:54-0.25:556:44Waning Crescent31Mon
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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