47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

57°
H -°
L 55°
SSW
2mph
High tide
2:02 am

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 : 8:39 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 25m at 2:02 am (8.6 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 1857

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:5212.59:4010.01:554.82:53-0.36:556:01First Quarter1Sun
2Mon8:3011.911:2210.02:486.63:49-0.56:546:03First Quarter2Mon
3Tue9:1711.14:008.04:53-0.46:526:04First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:2210.410:20 AM10.35:578.76:02-0.36:506:06First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:4111.211:44 AM9.88:028.37:12-0.36:486:07Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri3:3111.71:099.69:077.48:14-0.36:466:09Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:0912.02:199.89:516.59:06-0.36:446:10Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:3912.03:1610.010:255.79:500.06:426:11Full Moon8Sun
9Mon5:0212.04:0510.110:554.810:290.56:406:13Full Moon9Mon
10Tue5:2111.94:5010.211:234.011:051.26:386:14Full Moon10Tue
11Wed5:3811.85:3410.211:503.111:392.16:366:16Full Moon11Wed
12Thu5:5611.76:1810.212:182.36:346:17Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:1711.67:0310.212:123.212:481.66:326:19Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:4111.37:5110.112:474.41:201.16:306:20Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:0610.98:439.91:235.61:570.76:286:22Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:3310.59:459.82:026.72:380.76:266:23Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue8:029.911:099.72:507.63:260.86:246:24Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed8:369.44:038.44:230.96:226:26Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:029.99:37 AM9.06:308.65:280.86:206:27Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:1410.411:09 AM8.88:148.26:340.66:186:29Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat2:5210.812:319.08:417.57:340.26:166:30Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun3:1911.21:389.59:056.78:27-0.16:146:32Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon3:4211.52:3810.29:325.59:14-0.16:126:33Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:0411.83:3310.710:044.09:580.36:106:34New Moon24Tue
25Wed4:2712.24:2911.210:402.410:411.26:086:36New Moon25Wed
26Thu4:5312.45:2511.511:180.811:242.46:066:37New Moon26Thu
27Fri5:2212.56:2311.611:59-0.66:046:39Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:5412.57:2411.612:093.912:42-1.56:026:40Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:2912.18:2911.412:575.31:29-1.96:006:41Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:0711.69:4411.11:506.62:20-1.85:586:43First Quarter30Mon
31Tue7:5310.711:1510.92:577.73:17-1.25:566:44First Quarter31Tue
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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