47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

60°
H 72°
L 56°
NE
4mph
Low tide
10:59 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 33m at 10:59 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 5:45 pm (12.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:40 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Apr 1876

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:3410.04:078.44:16-0.85:536:46First Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:3610.99:58 AM9.36:088.25:28-0.35:516:48First Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:4411.211:39 AM8.97:417.26:400.15:496:49Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue2:3111.51:109.18:345.97:450.55:476:50Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed3:0511.82:259.59:144.58:410.95:456:52Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu3:3311.93:289.99:493.19:291.65:436:53Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri3:5711.94:2310.310:221.910:132.65:416:54Full Moon7Fri
8Sat4:2011.95:1410.710:530.810:553.65:396:56Full Moon8Sat
9Sun4:4311.76:0210.911:24-0.111:364.75:376:57Full Moon9Sun
10Mon5:0711.46:4911.111:55-0.65:356:59Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue5:3411.07:3511.212:195.812:28-0.95:337:00Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed6:0410.58:2211.11:036.61:04-0.95:317:01Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:369.99:1510.91:527.31:43-0.65:307:03Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:129.310:1610.62:517.82:280.05:287:04Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat7:588.711:2910.44:168.03:200.65:267:06Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun9:048.16:267.74:191.15:247:07Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:3710.410:31 AM7.87:337.05:231.55:227:08Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:2510.611:57 AM7.88:066.36:261.85:207:10Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:5710.81:108.28:295.37:222.15:187:11Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu2:2211.02:118.88:514.28:122.45:177:13Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri2:4511.23:069.59:152.88:573.05:157:14Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat3:0711.43:5810.39:431.39:413.85:137:15New Moon22Sat
23Sun3:3111.64:4911.010:16-0.310:254.85:117:17New Moon23Sun
24Mon3:5711.85:4011.610:52-1.611:105.75:097:18New Moon24Mon
25Tue4:2711.86:3312.011:31-2.611:586.65:087:20New Moon25Tue
26Wed5:0111.67:2912.112:14-3.15:067:21Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu5:4011.38:2912.012:507.31:02-3.15:047:22Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:2510.79:3511.81:497.81:54-2.65:037:24Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:2110.010:4611.63:038.02:51-1.75:017:25First Quarter29Sat
30Sun8:359.111:5311.64:377.73:54-0.74:597:26First Quarter30Sun
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 0% 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 (0% 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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