47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

55°
H -°
L 54°
NNE
3mph
Low tide
2:14 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 25m at 2:14 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 8:58 am (10.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:47 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Nov 1867

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:3511.57:169.21:20-0.22:366.86:595:00Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat9:2411.38:088.62:030.43:446.87:014:58First Quarter2Sat
3Sun10:1711.29:138.02:511.15:046.67:034:57First Quarter3Sun
4Mon11:1311.110:317.73:441.86:186.07:044:55First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:0411.14:432.57:095.27:064:54First Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:4911.25:463.17:454.37:074:52Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu1:058.21:2611.46:463.58:153.27:094:51Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri2:069.01:5911.67:423.98:452.07:104:49Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat2:579.82:3111.78:334.39:160.87:124:48Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun3:4410.63:0211.99:204.79:51-0.47:134:47Full Moon10Sun
11Mon4:2911.43:3612.010:065.110:28-1.47:154:46Full Moon11Mon
12Tue5:1512.04:1212.010:525.611:08-2.17:164:44Full Moon12Tue
13Wed6:0312.44:5111.811:406.011:51-2.57:184:43Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:5312.75:3511.512:326.47:194:42Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:4512.86:2510.912:38-2.51:286.67:214:41Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat8:4012.77:2410.11:27-2.02:336.67:224:40Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun9:3812.58:339.32:20-1.13:486.37:234:39Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon10:3712.49:588.63:180.15:095.57:254:38Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue11:3512.311:368.44:211.36:234.47:264:37Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:2812.35:302.67:233.17:284:36Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu1:118.81:1412.36:403.68:101.87:294:35Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri2:309.51:5412.27:484.48:510.77:314:34Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat3:3310.32:2912.08:485.19:26-0.17:324:33Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun4:2511.03:0211.79:415.710:00-0.77:334:32New Moon24Sun
25Mon5:1011.63:3511.410:296.110:32-1.17:354:31New Moon25Mon
26Tue5:5011.94:0711.111:146.511:04-1.27:364:31New Moon26Tue
27Wed6:2612.14:4210.711:576.811:37-1.27:374:30New Moon27Wed
28Thu7:0012.25:1910.212:407.07:394:29Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri7:3512.35:599.812:13-1.01:257.07:404:29Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat8:1112.26:439.212:50-0.52:146.97:414:28Waxing Crescent30Sat
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waxing Crescent (22% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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