47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

52°
H 69°
L 51°
S
2mph
Low tide
5:29 am

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 20m at 5:29 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1860

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:4510.75:0210.911:274.711:450.26:165:55Full Moon1Mon
2Tue6:2510.85:2710.712:025.56:175:53Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed7:0710.95:5410.412:17-0.212:406.36:185:51Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu7:5310.96:2210.112:54-0.41:227.06:205:49Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri8:4510.76:549.71:36-0.42:117.56:215:47Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat9:4810.67:359.32:24-0.23:158.06:235:45Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun11:0210.58:448.93:190.04:438.06:245:43Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:1410.74:230.36:167.46:255:41Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:0711.05:300.67:176.46:275:39Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed1:4611.46:350.88:014.96:285:37Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu1:149.32:1811.87:351.28:403.26:305:35Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri2:2310.12:4912.18:301.89:191.46:315:33Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat3:2610.93:2012.49:212.69:59-0.26:325:32New Moon13Sat
14Sun4:2411.53:5212.510:103.610:39-1.66:345:30New Moon14Sun
15Mon5:2112.04:2612.410:594.711:20-2.46:355:28New Moon15Mon
16Tue6:1812.35:0312.111:495.86:375:26Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed7:1512.35:4411.512:04-2.712:436.66:385:24Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu8:1412.16:2910.712:49-2.51:447.26:405:22Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri9:1711.87:229.81:38-1.82:577.56:415:20First Quarter19Fri
20Sat10:2611.58:278.92:30-0.84:327.46:435:19First Quarter20Sat
21Sun11:3511.39:508.23:280.36:066.76:445:17First Quarter21Sun
22Mon12:3411.34:331.37:125.76:465:15First Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:2011.25:422.27:584.76:475:13Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:538.11:5311.26:482.98:343.66:495:12Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu2:058.72:1811.17:453.69:022.66:505:10Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri3:039.32:3911.18:354.29:261.66:525:08Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat3:519.92:5911.09:184.99:490.76:535:07Full Moon27Sat
28Sun4:3310.53:2011.09:575.610:14-0.16:555:05Full Moon28Sun
29Mon5:1211.03:4410.910:356.310:41-0.76:565:03Full Moon29Mon
30Tue5:4811.44:0910.711:126.811:12-1.26:585:02Full Moon30Tue
31Wed6:2611.74:3710.611:517.311:47-1.56:595:00Waning Gibbous31Wed
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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