47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

56°
H 70°
L 50°
SW
3mph
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 4h 24m 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 - Jun 1860

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:4212.14:2711.18:58-2.09:217.04:228:05Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat2:2111.85:2011.89:39-2.810:217.44:228:06Full Moon2Sat
3Sun3:0211.56:0712.210:20-3.111:167.64:218:07Full Moon3Sun
4Mon3:4411.16:4912.411:01-3.14:218:07Full Moon4Mon
5Tue4:2910.67:2912.312:097.611:42 AM-2.74:208:08Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed5:1610.08:0712.21:017.412:24-2.14:208:09Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:079.48:4312.01:537.11:06-1.34:198:10Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri7:018.89:1911.82:486.71:49-0.44:198:10Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat8:018.19:5311.63:456.02:320.84:198:11Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun9:107.510:2811.44:415.23:172.14:188:12Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon10:327.111:0211.25:334.34:063.64:188:12Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:077.36:183.25:015.04:188:13Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:437.96:582.16:066.24:188:13Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:1110.93:008.97:351.07:177.24:188:14Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:4610.83:569.98:10-0.18:257.84:188:14Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat1:2110.74:4010.78:46-1.19:238.14:188:15Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun1:5810.75:1811.39:24-1.910:128.34:188:15New Moon17Sun
18Mon2:3610.75:5311.810:04-2.610:568.24:188:16New Moon18Mon
19Tue3:1810.86:2912.110:46-3.111:408.04:188:16New Moon19Tue
20Wed4:0410.87:0512.411:29-3.34:188:16New Moon20Wed
21Thu4:5510.67:4112.512:267.612:14-3.14:198:16Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri5:5210.28:1812.71:167.012:59-2.44:198:16Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:559.68:5512.72:106.11:46-1.34:198:17Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun8:068.89:3212.73:084.92:340.24:198:17First Quarter24Sun
25Mon9:288.210:1112.64:083.63:252.14:208:17First Quarter25Mon
26Tue11:058.010:5212.45:082.24:234.14:208:17First Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:568.46:060.75:325.94:218:17Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu2:349.57:00-0.56:547.24:218:17Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:2111.83:4610.67:50-1.58:187.84:228:16Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat1:0911.54:4011.58:37-2.29:308.04:228:16Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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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