47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

58°
H 70°
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 1h 58m 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 - Mar 1860

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:179.69:34 AM10.34:338.65:290.26:556:02First Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:5910.110:52 AM10.06:288.86:36-0.36:536:03Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat2:5110.812:1610.17:568.37:38-0.86:516:05Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun3:2511.41:3010.58:497.38:34-1.16:496:06Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon3:5411.82:3610.99:326.09:24-1.16:476:08Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue4:2112.33:3611.310:124.510:11-0.76:456:09Full Moon6Tue
7Wed4:4912.64:3511.510:543.010:560.26:436:10Full Moon7Wed
8Thu5:1812.95:3411.511:361.511:401.56:416:12Full Moon8Thu
9Fri5:5013.06:3411.412:190.36:396:13Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:2312.87:3511.112:253.01:04-0.46:376:15Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:5912.48:4110.81:134.51:50-0.76:356:16Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:3811.79:5710.42:056.02:40-0.66:346:18Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue8:2210.911:3310.33:097.23:35-0.16:326:19Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed9:1710.04:407.94:370.46:306:21Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:1010.510:30 AM9.26:457.85:470.96:286:22Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:1810.911:56 AM8.88:077.16:561.16:256:23Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat3:0411.11:158.98:576.37:571.26:236:25Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun3:3711.22:189.29:335.58:461.36:216:26Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon4:0011.23:099.510:014.79:261.66:196:28Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue4:1711.23:539.810:253.910:012.06:176:29New Moon20Tue
21Wed4:3111.24:3410.110:463.110:342.66:156:31New Moon21Wed
22Thu4:4711.35:1410.311:102.211:063.36:136:32New Moon22Thu
23Fri5:0611.35:5410.511:361.411:404.26:116:33New Moon23Fri
24Sat5:2911.36:3510.712:060.66:096:35Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:5311.17:1910.712:145.012:400.06:076:36Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:2010.98:0810.712:515.91:18-0.36:056:38Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:4910.69:0410.51:326.72:01-0.56:036:39Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:2110.310:1310.32:207.52:51-0.46:016:40First Quarter28Wed
29Thu8:049.911:3610.33:238.03:49-0.25:596:42First Quarter29Thu
30Fri9:139.44:538.24:55-0.15:576:43First Quarter30Fri
31Sat12:5310.610:46 AM9.16:317.76:030.15:556:45First Quarter31Sat
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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