47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

67°
H -°
L 55°
W
4mph
Low tide
9:54 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 4h 31m at 9:54 pm (6.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:02 am (8.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:55 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Nov 1857

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:1811.43:2512.49:534.910:22-2.17:004:59Full Moon1Sun
2Mon5:1412.13:5812.410:425.911:03-3.17:024:57Full Moon2Mon
3Tue6:0912.64:3412.211:326.811:47-3.67:034:56Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:0612.85:1411.812:277.67:054:54Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:0512.76:0111.112:34-3.41:288.07:064:53Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri9:0812.56:5710.21:25-2.82:428.17:084:52Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:1412.28:079.22:19-1.74:167.77:094:50Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun11:1912.19:388.33:19-0.55:526.87:114:49Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:1612.04:250.87:005.57:124:48Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:0111.95:342.07:494.17:144:46Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed1:038.21:3611.96:423.18:282.87:154:45Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu2:238.82:0411.77:444.19:001.67:174:44Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri3:279.62:2811.68:405.19:270.57:184:43Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat4:2010.42:5011.39:306.09:53-0.37:204:41New Moon14Sat
15Sun5:0611.13:1311.110:156.710:18-0.97:214:40New Moon15Sun
16Mon5:4611.63:3710.810:587.410:46-1.37:234:39New Moon16Mon
17Tue6:2311.94:0410.511:407.911:17-1.57:244:38New Moon17Tue
18Wed6:5712.14:3410.212:228.17:264:37Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:3212.15:069.81:068.37:274:36Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:1112.15:409.512:28-1.31:548.37:284:35Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:5312.06:229.01:10-0.92:518.27:304:34Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:3911.97:188.51:54-0.43:577.97:314:33First Quarter22Sun
23Mon10:2511.98:378.02:420.25:057.27:334:33First Quarter23Mon
24Tue11:0911.910:107.63:351.15:586.17:344:32First Quarter24Tue
25Wed11:4712.011:447.84:312.16:414.77:354:31First Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:2212.15:313.27:193.07:374:30Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri1:118.512:5512.36:344.47:571.17:384:30Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat2:279.61:2812.57:375.68:36-0.87:394:29Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun3:3210.82:0212.68:376.69:16-2.37:414:29Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon4:3111.92:3912.69:367.49:58-3.57:424:28Full Moon30Mon
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 76% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (76% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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