47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

65°
H 69°
L 55°
SW
6mph
High tide
6:09 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:24 am (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 02m at 6:09 pm (12.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:41 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Nov 1875

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:3411.75:299.912:07-1.11:067.87:005:00Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue8:1711.66:009.412:43-1.01:588.17:014:58Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed9:0511.56:348.91:23-0.63:038.27:034:57Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu10:0011.37:218.42:090.04:408.07:044:55First Quarter4Thu
5Fri10:5911.28:457.83:000.66:267.57:064:54First Quarter5Fri
6Sat11:5311.310:227.63:581.27:036.77:074:52First Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:3611.44:591.77:285.77:094:51First Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:0911.66:012.37:534.37:104:49Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue1:108.41:3811.97:003.08:222.77:124:48Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed2:179.32:0612.17:553.88:540.97:134:47Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu3:1610.32:3312.38:474.79:29-0.87:154:45Full Moon11Thu
12Fri4:1211.33:0412.49:375.610:07-2.37:164:44Full Moon12Fri
13Sat5:0612.13:3712.410:286.610:48-3.37:184:43Full Moon13Sat
14Sun6:0112.74:1312.311:197.311:31-3.87:194:42Full Moon14Sun
15Mon6:5613.04:5511.912:147.97:214:41Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue7:5213.05:4311.212:18-3.71:148.27:224:40Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed8:5112.86:3910.31:08-3.02:258.27:244:38Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu9:5212.67:499.32:02-2.03:517.77:254:37Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri10:5212.49:168.42:59-0.75:236.87:264:36Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat11:4612.211:007.94:010.76:355.47:284:35Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun12:3212.25:082.17:284.07:294:35Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon12:458.01:0912.16:163.48:092.57:314:34Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue2:138.71:4011.97:234.68:441.37:324:33Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed3:239.62:0711.78:245.69:130.27:334:32Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu4:1910.52:3111.49:196.59:41-0.67:354:31Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri5:0711.32:5611.110:107.310:08-1.17:364:31New Moon26Fri
27Sat5:4811.83:2310.810:567.810:36-1.57:384:30New Moon27Sat
28Sun6:2312.13:5210.511:408.211:07-1.67:394:29New Moon28Sun
29Mon6:5612.34:2310.212:228.37:404:29New Moon29Mon
30Tue7:2912.34:589.91:058.47:414:28Waxing Crescent30Tue
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 1% 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 (1% 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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