47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

57°
H -°
L 54°
S
1mph
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 6h 23m 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 - Jan 1857

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:0113.18:099.01:50-0.53:185.58:044:36First Quarter1Thu
2Fri9:3513.09:318.42:351.04:154.18:044:37First Quarter2Fri
3Sat10:1112.911:088.33:242.95:122.68:034:38First Quarter3Sat
4Sun10:4912.84:195.06:081.08:034:39First Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:048.911:31 AM12.55:296.87:02-0.48:034:41Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue2:4710.112:1712.36:568.27:53-1.58:034:42Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed3:5711.41:0712.08:258.88:42-2.38:034:43Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:4912.31:5911.79:398.99:29-2.88:024:44Full Moon8Thu
9Fri5:3312.82:5211.410:398.610:15-2.88:024:45Full Moon9Fri
10Sat6:1113.13:4411.111:298.210:59-2.68:014:46Full Moon10Sat
11Sun6:4613.14:3610.812:147.78:014:48Full Moon11Sun
12Mon7:1713.05:2810.312:597.18:004:49Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:4712.96:209.712:22-1.31:436.48:004:50Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed8:1512.77:169.11:02-0.22:285.77:594:52Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu8:4312.58:188.51:411.13:144.97:594:53Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri9:1112.29:308.02:192.74:024.07:584:54Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat9:4111.911:037.92:594.44:503.17:574:56Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun10:1411.53:446.15:382.37:564:57Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:148.410:51 AM11.04:487.66:271.57:564:59Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:019.511:33 AM10.66:318.77:140.77:555:00Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed3:5710.512:2110.48:269.07:590.07:545:01Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu4:3411.31:1110.39:349.08:42-0.77:535:03Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri5:0411.82:0010.510:138.89:24-1.47:525:04Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat5:3112.22:4810.710:428.510:06-1.97:515:06New Moon24Sat
25Sun5:5512.43:3410.911:118.110:46-2.37:505:07New Moon25Sun
26Mon6:2012.74:2311.011:447.411:26-2.27:495:09New Moon26Mon
27Tue6:4512.95:1310.912:226.67:485:10Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:1213.06:0910.612:07-1.71:035.57:475:12Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:4013.27:0910.112:47-0.71:494.37:455:13Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri8:1013.28:169.61:280.82:393.07:445:15Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat8:4213.09:349.12:112.73:321.87:435:17First Quarter31Sat
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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