47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

59°
H 67°
L 51°
E
4mph
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 3h 18m 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 - Sep 1856

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:349.96:1811.312:023.811:51 AM1.45:356:56Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue6:189.86:4011.212:323.112:242.45:376:54Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed7:059.77:0511.01:032.412:583.65:386:52Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu7:559.57:3110.71:381.71:334.95:396:50Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri8:529.37:5910.32:171.32:136.15:416:48First Quarter5Fri
6Sat10:009.28:299.83:011.03:037.25:426:46First Quarter6Sat
7Sun11:339.39:089.33:520.94:208.15:436:44First Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:279.74:510.76:288.45:446:42First Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:3210.35:570.48:058.15:466:40Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed3:1010.87:01-0.18:437.55:476:38Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:529.53:3911.27:59-0.79:146.75:486:36Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri1:5610.14:0511.68:50-1.09:475.55:506:34Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat2:5310.64:3011.99:37-1.110:234.25:516:32Full Moon13Sat
14Sun3:4911.14:5612.210:22-0.611:022.75:536:30Full Moon14Sun
15Mon4:4511.35:2512.411:050.311:431.25:546:28Full Moon15Mon
16Tue5:4411.45:5512.411:501.75:556:26Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:4411.36:2812.312:270.012:353.35:576:24Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu7:4911.17:0411.81:13-0.81:254.95:586:22Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri9:0110.87:4411.22:02-1.22:226.45:596:19Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat10:2610.68:3310.32:55-1.03:387.56:016:17Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun12:0610.73:55-0.65:337.96:026:15Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:3111.15:020.07:267.46:036:13Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:2911.46:140.48:296.56:056:11Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:358.73:1111.57:220.69:125.66:066:09Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu1:489.03:4311.58:190.79:454.86:076:07Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri2:469.44:0711.49:061.010:124.16:096:05Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat3:349.74:2411.39:461.410:363.36:106:03New Moon27Sat
28Sun4:1610.04:3911.210:212.110:592.56:116:01New Moon28Sun
29Mon4:5710.24:5611.110:542.911:231.76:135:59New Moon29Mon
30Tue5:3710.35:1611.011:273.811:500.96:145:57New Moon30Tue
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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