47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

57°
H 68°
L 55°
S
6mph
High tide
8:03 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 1:46 pm (4.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 20m at 8:03 am (10.5 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 - Oct 1869

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:0411.16:470.58:055.86:155:55Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat1:089.62:4411.67:460.38:494.66:175:53Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun2:1210.33:1912.08:410.29:293.36:185:51Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon3:1010.93:5312.39:310.410:101.96:195:49New Moon4Mon
5Tue4:0611.54:2812.410:191.010:520.76:215:47New Moon5Tue
6Wed5:0111.85:0412.511:061.911:35-0.36:225:45New Moon6Wed
7Thu5:5811.95:4212.311:553.06:245:43Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:5611.96:2211.812:20-1.012:454.26:255:41Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:5711.77:0611.21:06-1.21:415.36:265:40Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun9:0311.47:5510.31:55-1.02:476.26:285:38First Quarter10Sun
11Mon10:1711.28:539.52:48-0.44:106.76:295:36First Quarter11Mon
12Tue11:3811.110:078.73:470.35:526.66:315:34First Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:5111.24:521.17:145.96:325:32First Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:4611.36:011.68:115.16:345:30Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:568.52:2811.47:072.08:524.36:355:28Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat2:038.93:0011.48:042.39:243.56:375:26Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun2:569.43:2411.38:522.69:512.86:385:24Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon3:419.93:4511.29:323.010:142.16:395:23Full Moon18Mon
19Tue4:2110.24:0611.210:093.510:381.46:415:21Full Moon19Tue
20Wed4:5810.64:2911.110:444.011:040.86:425:19Full Moon20Wed
21Thu5:3510.94:5411.011:194.711:330.26:445:17Full Moon21Thu
22Fri6:1211.15:2210.711:555.36:455:15Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:5311.35:5110.512:06-0.212:355.96:475:14Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun7:3611.46:2310.112:42-0.41:186.46:485:12Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon8:2511.46:599.71:23-0.42:086.96:505:10Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue9:1911.37:459.22:08-0.23:107.26:515:09Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed10:2111.28:498.73:000.14:267.26:535:07Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu11:2611.310:158.43:590.55:476.76:545:05Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:2511.55:041.06:545.76:565:04Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:1311.86:111.47:444.46:575:02Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun1:059.11:5512.17:151.88:272.96:595:00Waning Crescent31Sun
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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