47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

57°
H 68°
L 55°
WSW
3mph
High tide
3:48 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 9:54 pm (6.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 01m at 3:48 pm (10.7 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 - Jun 1858

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:288.99:1711.62:327.61:40-0.94:228:04Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:218.49:5611.63:257.22:24-0.24:228:05Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu8:257.810:3311.64:216.53:100.74:218:06Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri9:427.411:0911.65:145.53:591.84:218:07Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat11:097.411:4311.76:014.34:523.14:208:08Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:387.86:442.75:524.54:208:09Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:1711.72:018.87:251.06:575.84:198:09Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:5111.83:129.98:06-0.78:036.94:198:10Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:2711.94:1411.08:49-2.39:067.64:198:11Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu2:0612.05:0911.99:33-3.410:068.04:198:11New Moon10Thu
11Fri2:4911.96:0012.410:19-4.211:038.24:188:12New Moon11Fri
12Sat3:3711.86:5012.711:06-4.44:188:13New Moon12Sat
13Sun4:2911.47:3712.812:008.111:55 AM-4.14:188:13Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon5:2710.88:2412.81:007.712:45-3.44:188:14Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:3110.09:0812.72:037.11:35-2.34:188:14Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed7:419.19:5112.53:116.22:26-0.84:188:15First Quarter16Wed
17Thu9:018.110:3112.34:205.13:190.94:188:15First Quarter17Thu
18Fri10:347.611:1112.15:243.84:152.84:188:15First Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:227.76:212.45:194.64:188:16First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:058.57:101.26:336.14:188:16Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:2511.43:249.67:510.27:537.24:188:16Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:0011.04:2210.68:29-0.69:087.74:198:16Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:3610.65:0811.39:03-1.210:088.04:198:16Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu2:1310.35:4611.79:36-1.610:568.14:198:17Full Moon24Thu
25Fri2:5010.16:1811.810:10-1.811:368.04:208:17Full Moon25Fri
26Sat3:2810.06:4611.910:45-1.94:208:17Full Moon26Sat
27Sun4:089.87:1211.912:097.911:22 AM-1.94:208:17Full Moon27Sun
28Mon4:499.67:3811.912:427.611:59 AM-1.74:218:17Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue5:329.48:0512.01:167.312:36-1.44:218:16Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:199.08:3412.01:556.81:14-0.94:228:16Waning Gibbous30Wed
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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