47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

62°
H -°
L 55°
WNW
1mph
Low tide
2:14 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 49m at 2:14 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:58 am (10.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:45 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - May 1868

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:3711.612:128.67:074.86:271.44:587:28Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat1:2711.81:369.08:023.57:322.04:567:29Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun2:1012.02:479.68:482.18:322.74:557:30Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon2:4712.03:4710.39:270.99:253.44:537:32Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue3:2112.04:4110.810:05-0.110:154.14:527:33Full Moon5Tue
6Wed3:5411.85:3011.310:41-0.911:034.84:507:34Full Moon6Wed
7Thu4:2711.56:1711.511:16-1.311:505.44:497:36Full Moon7Thu
8Fri5:0211.07:0111.711:52-1.54:477:37Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:3810.57:4511.712:376.012:30-1.34:467:38Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:189.98:2911.61:286.41:09-1.04:447:40Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon7:019.39:1511.42:236.61:51-0.44:437:41Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue7:518.610:0411.23:266.62:360.34:427:42Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed8:508.010:5611.04:406.43:261.14:407:44Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu10:027.511:4611.05:555.94:212.04:397:45Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri11:227.46:535.25:212.74:387:46Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:3111.012:417.67:344.36:223.34:377:47Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun1:1011.01:498.28:063.37:203.94:357:49Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon1:4411.12:468.98:362.28:134.44:347:50Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue2:1511.33:359.79:061.09:024.84:337:51Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed2:4611.44:2110.59:38-0.29:485.34:327:52New Moon20Wed
21Thu3:1811.45:0611.210:13-1.210:345.74:317:53New Moon21Thu
22Fri3:5211.45:5211.710:52-2.111:216.14:307:55New Moon22Fri
23Sat4:3011.46:3912.111:33-2.74:297:56New Moon23Sat
24Sun5:1111.17:2812.412:116.412:17-2.94:287:57Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:5910.78:2012.41:056.61:04-2.64:277:58Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:5310.19:1312.42:046.51:55-2.04:267:59Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed7:569.410:0712.33:126.32:49-1.04:268:00First Quarter27Wed
28Thu9:118.611:0212.24:265.63:470.24:258:01First Quarter28Thu
29Fri10:408.111:5412.25:414.64:511.54:248:02First Quarter29Fri
30Sat12:178.16:463.35:592.74:238:03Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun12:4212.11:478.77:402.07:073.84:238:04Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 maximum.

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 (14% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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