47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

61°
H 69°
L 52°
NE
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 7h 06m 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 - Apr 1856

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:3911.31:059.58:306.67:54-0.35:536:46Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed3:0911.72:1510.19:075.18:48-0.15:516:47Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu3:3712.03:1810.79:443.59:370.55:496:49New Moon3Thu
4Fri4:0412.34:1811.210:231.810:241.55:476:50New Moon4Fri
5Sat4:3212.55:1711.511:030.211:102.85:456:51New Moon5Sat
6Sun5:0312.56:1611.711:43-1.111:574.25:436:53New Moon6Sun
7Mon5:3612.37:1511.712:26-1.85:416:54Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:1111.98:1811.612:475.51:10-2.05:396:56Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:4911.19:2511.41:426.71:57-1.75:376:57Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:3210.210:4411.12:507.52:48-1.05:366:58First Quarter10Thu
11Fri8:269.34:267.93:46-0.15:347:00First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:0811.09:41 AM8.46:287.54:520.75:327:01First Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:1811.111:16 AM7.97:456.66:041.45:307:03First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:0911.112:488.08:325.77:111.85:287:04Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue2:4411.22:008.49:074.78:072.15:267:05Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed3:0911.12:578.99:343.88:532.65:247:07Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu3:2811.13:469.49:572.99:333.25:227:08Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri3:4411.04:299.810:182.010:093.95:207:10Full Moon18Fri
19Sat4:0111.05:0910.210:401.010:444.75:197:11Full Moon19Sat
20Sun4:2111.05:4910.611:050.211:195.55:177:12Full Moon20Sun
21Mon4:4310.96:2911.011:33-0.611:576.25:157:14Full Moon21Mon
22Tue5:0710.77:1111.212:06-1.15:137:15Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:3310.47:5711.312:376.912:43-1.45:117:17Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:0110.18:4911.21:227.51:24-1.45:107:18Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:339.89:5011.12:148.02:12-1.25:087:19Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:159.410:5811.03:228.23:06-0.85:067:21Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun8:248.84:508.14:07-0.45:057:22Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:0311.110:04 AM8.46:187.35:130.25:037:23Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:5411.411:42 AM8.47:166.16:190.75:017:25Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed1:3311.61:098.88:004.57:211.45:007:26Waning Crescent30Wed
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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