47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

59°
H 69°
L 52°
ENE
5mph
Low tide
8:39 am

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 21m at 8:39 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1856

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:0611.92:249.58:392.68:182.34:587:28Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri2:3712.23:3110.39:180.89:123.44:567:29Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat3:0712.44:3211.19:56-0.910:034.54:557:30New Moon3Sat
4Sun3:3912.35:3011.710:35-2.210:555.64:537:32New Moon4Sun
5Mon4:1212.16:2712.111:16-3.011:476.54:527:33New Moon5Mon
6Tue4:4811.77:2212.311:57-3.24:507:34Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed5:2711.08:1712.212:437.212:41-2.94:497:36Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu6:1110.39:1412.01:457.61:27-2.24:477:37Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri7:019.410:1411.73:007.72:16-1.24:467:38Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat8:028.511:1411.44:337.43:10-0.14:447:40First Quarter10Sat
11Sun9:207.76:026.74:091.04:437:41First Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:0811.210:53 AM7.37:045.75:122.04:427:42First Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:5111.112:277.47:484.76:162.94:407:43First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:2411.11:487.88:223.67:163.74:397:45Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu1:5011.02:538.58:492.58:104.64:387:46Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri2:1311.03:489.39:121.48:575.44:377:47Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat2:3510.94:3410.09:350.39:426.14:367:48Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun2:5810.95:1610.610:01-0.610:246.84:347:50Full Moon18Sun
19Mon3:2310.85:5511.210:30-1.411:057.34:337:51Full Moon19Mon
20Tue3:4910.66:3311.611:02-2.011:487.74:327:52Full Moon20Tue
21Wed4:1810.47:1411.811:39-2.34:317:53Full Moon21Wed
22Thu4:5010.27:5811.912:338.012:19-2.54:307:54Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri5:2910.08:4511.91:228.21:04-2.44:297:56Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat6:169.69:3511.92:188.11:52-2.04:287:57Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun7:179.110:2511.93:247.82:44-1.34:277:58Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon8:368.411:1111.94:367.03:40-0.34:277:59Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue10:087.911:5412.05:435.84:390.94:268:00Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed11:467.96:394.15:422.34:258:01Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:3212.21:208.47:272.36:463.74:248:02Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri1:0812.32:429.48:100.47:515.04:238:03Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat1:4312.33:5210.48:51-1.28:536.14:238:04Waning Crescent31Sat
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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