47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

64°
H 68°
L 55°
NW
5mph
High tide
6:35 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:00 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 39m at 6:35 pm (11.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:43 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Jun 1873

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:038.010:3811.44:326.92:560.44:228:05First Quarter1Sun
2Mon9:167.411:1911.35:396.23:471.54:228:06First Quarter2Mon
3Tue10:407.011:5711.26:315.34:422.64:218:06First Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:107.17:104.25:403.74:218:07First Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:3111.21:347.67:413.06:394.74:208:08Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri1:0211.22:448.58:101.87:385.64:208:09Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:3111.23:419.48:390.58:336.44:198:10Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun2:0011.14:3010.39:10-0.79:257.14:198:10Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:2911.15:1411.19:43-1.810:157.64:198:11Full Moon9Mon
10Tue3:0111.15:5711.710:21-2.711:037.94:198:12Full Moon10Tue
11Wed3:3611.16:4112.211:01-3.211:528.14:188:12Full Moon11Wed
12Thu4:1710.97:2512.411:45-3.54:188:13Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:0410.78:1112.512:438.012:32-3.44:188:13Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:5910.28:5712.51:407.81:21-2.84:188:14Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:039.69:4312.52:437.22:12-1.94:188:14Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:178.810:2812.53:516.33:05-0.54:188:15Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue9:438.111:1112.44:595.04:021.14:188:15Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed11:227.811:5212.46:023.55:032.84:188:15Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:068.26:571.86:104.54:188:16Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:3212.22:379.17:440.37:225.84:188:16Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:1012.03:5010.28:27-1.08:336.84:198:16Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:4811.74:4711.29:07-1.99:397.44:198:16Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon2:2511.45:3511.89:46-2.510:377.74:198:17New Moon23Mon
24Tue3:0411.06:1712.210:23-2.711:297.84:198:17New Moon24Tue
25Wed3:4310.66:5412.311:01-2.64:208:17New Moon25Wed
26Thu4:2510.17:2812.212:177.711:40 AM-2.34:208:17New Moon26Thu
27Fri5:099.78:0012.11:027.512:19-1.84:218:17Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:569.38:3211.91:477.212:59-1.24:218:17Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:478.89:0411.82:336.81:39-0.44:228:16Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:428.29:3711.73:226.22:200.64:228:16Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 3% 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 New Moon (3% 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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