47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

65°
H 71°
L 51°
NW
2mph
Low tide
8:31 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 5h 09m at 8:31 pm (7.6 ft)
Next high tide : 11:26 pm (8.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:52 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (59% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Nov 1859

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:3911.38:398.12:380.25:287.26:595:00First Quarter1Tue
2Wed11:3511.210:047.63:331.26:376.47:014:58First Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:2211.14:332.17:235.57:024:57First Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:5811.15:362.97:564.57:044:55Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:597.91:2711.26:373.68:233.37:054:54Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun2:078.51:5211.27:334.38:462.27:074:52Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon3:039.32:1511.38:225.19:101.07:084:51Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue3:5110.12:3911.39:075.89:37-0.27:104:50Full Moon8Tue
9Wed4:3410.93:0411.49:506.510:07-1.27:114:48Full Moon9Wed
10Thu5:1611.53:3111.310:337.110:41-2.07:134:47Full Moon10Thu
11Fri5:5812.04:0111.311:167.611:20-2.57:154:46Full Moon11Fri
12Sat6:4212.34:3511.112:028.07:164:44Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:3012.45:1610.812:02-2.712:528.27:174:43Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:2112.46:0510.412:48-2.51:498.27:194:42Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue9:1512.37:069.71:38-2.02:588.07:204:41Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:1012.28:268.92:32-1.14:187.27:224:40Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu11:0112.210:048.23:300.05:356.07:234:39Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri11:4812.311:498.14:321.46:384.47:254:38Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:2912.45:382.87:282.67:264:37Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun1:288.71:0712.46:464.28:110.97:284:36Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon2:499.81:4212.47:535.48:50-0.67:294:35Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue3:5510.82:1612.38:556.49:27-1.77:314:34New Moon22Tue
23Wed4:5111.82:5012.09:537.110:03-2.47:324:33New Moon23Wed
24Thu5:4012.43:2511.610:487.610:40-2.67:334:32New Moon24Thu
25Fri6:2412.74:0211.111:407.911:17-2.57:354:31New Moon25Fri
26Sat7:0512.84:4210.612:318.17:364:31Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:4512.75:2610.01:238.07:374:30Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:2312.56:139.412:36-1.52:187.87:394:29Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:0212.27:078.81:19-0.73:177.47:404:29Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed9:4112.08:108.22:020.24:216.87:414:28First Quarter30Wed
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 59% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (59% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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