47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

65°
H 69°
L 55°
SW
6mph
Low tide
1:46 pm

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 : in 1h 43m at 1:46 pm (4.4 ft)
Next high tide : 7:30 pm (11.2 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 - Jan 1869

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:3513.46:1110.912:20-2.71:266.68:044:36Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat8:2313.57:1710.11:08-1.92:205.98:044:37Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun9:0513.48:299.32:02-0.73:205.18:034:38Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon9:4713.29:478.72:500.94:264.18:034:40Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue10:3513.011:298.43:502.65:322.98:034:41Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed11:2312.74:504.36:321.78:034:42Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:178.912:1112.46:085.87:260.68:034:43Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri2:4710.012:5912.07:326.88:14-0.38:024:44Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat3:5311.01:4711.78:447.29:02-0.98:024:45Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun4:4111.82:2911.49:507.49:38-1.38:014:46New Moon10Sun
11Mon5:2312.33:1111.110:387.410:14-1.48:014:48New Moon11Mon
12Tue5:5912.53:5310.811:207.310:50-1.48:004:49New Moon12Tue
13Wed6:2912.64:3510.512:027.18:004:50New Moon13Wed
14Thu6:5312.55:1710.212:386.87:594:52Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri7:2312.55:599.912:02-0.71:146.57:594:53Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat7:4712.56:479.512:38-0.11:506.07:584:54Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun8:1712.47:359.01:140.72:325.57:574:56Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon8:5312.28:298.51:561.63:204.97:564:57Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue9:2312.09:358.12:322.84:084.27:564:59First Quarter19Tue
20Wed10:0511.810:538.03:144.15:023.47:555:00First Quarter20Wed
21Thu10:4111.54:085.55:502.57:545:02First Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:298.411:23 AM11.35:146.76:441.57:535:03First Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:059.212:1111.26:327.57:320.47:525:04Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun3:1110.212:5911.37:507.98:20-0.77:515:06Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon3:5911.11:4711.48:567.99:02-1.77:505:07Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue4:3511.92:4111.69:507.79:50-2.47:495:09Full Moon26Tue
27Wed5:1112.53:2911.810:387.210:38-2.87:485:11Full Moon27Wed
28Thu5:5313.04:2311.811:206.611:20-2.77:465:12Full Moon28Thu
29Fri6:2913.35:1711.612:085.87:455:14Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat7:0513.46:1711.212:08-2.11:024.97:445:15Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun7:4713.57:1710.512:56-1.11:504.17:435:17Waning 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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