47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

60°
H 71°
L 50°
WNW
2mph
High tide
2:14 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 8:31 pm (7.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 35m at 2:14 pm (10.1 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 - Jan 1860

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:1211.811:517.83:244.95:272.98:044:36First Quarter1Sun
2Mon10:4711.64:156.46:151.88:044:37First Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:448.611:26 AM11.35:267.87:010.78:044:38Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed3:089.812:0811.26:568.77:46-0.48:034:39Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu4:0010.812:5411.38:199.18:32-1.58:034:40Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri4:3911.71:4411.49:219.19:17-2.48:034:41Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:1312.32:3511.610:108.810:02-3.08:034:42Full Moon7Sat
8Sun5:4612.83:2711.710:558.310:47-3.38:034:43Full Moon8Sun
9Mon6:2013.14:2211.611:417.611:33-3.18:024:44Full Moon9Mon
10Tue6:5313.45:2011.312:296.78:024:45Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed7:2713.56:2110.712:18-2.41:195.78:014:47Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu8:0113.67:2810.01:03-1.12:134.58:014:48Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri8:3713.58:429.21:480.63:093.38:004:49Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat9:1413.310:118.72:362.64:072.18:004:51Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun9:5312.93:284.75:071.27:594:52Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:068.810:37 AM12.34:346.66:070.37:584:53Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:039.711:26 AM11.76:058.17:04-0.37:584:55Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed3:2210.912:2211.27:538.67:57-0.87:574:56Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu4:1511.81:1910.89:168.58:45-1.07:564:57Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:5712.32:1310.610:128.19:28-1.27:554:59Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:3112.53:0210.510:547.710:08-1.27:555:00New Moon21Sat
22Sun5:5912.53:4710.411:287.310:44-1.07:545:02New Moon22Sun
23Mon6:2212.44:3010.311:596.811:19-0.77:535:03New Moon23Mon
24Tue6:4112.35:1310.112:286.37:525:05New Moon24Tue
25Wed6:5912.35:589.812:585.67:515:06Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu7:2112.46:449.512:260.61:324.97:505:08Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:4412.37:359.112:591.62:084.17:495:09Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat8:1012.28:318.71:322.92:483.37:475:11Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun8:3812.09:388.52:064.33:312.67:465:12First Quarter29Sun
30Mon9:0711.611:048.52:425.74:201.97:455:14First Quarter30Mon
31Tue9:4111.33:257.25:141.27:445:15First 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 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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