47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

57°
H 70°
L 55°
NNE
3mph
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 4h 01m 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 - Jun 1876

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:2612.01:418.27:322.16:424.54:228:05Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri1:0111.83:039.18:130.77:505.74:228:06Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat1:3311.54:0710.18:49-0.48:556.74:218:07Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun2:0411.24:5910.99:21-1.29:547.34:218:08Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon2:3310.95:4311.59:52-1.710:477.74:208:08Full Moon5Mon
6Tue3:0510.56:2111.810:23-2.011:337.94:208:09Full Moon6Tue
7Wed3:3810.26:5411.910:56-2.14:198:10Full Moon7Wed
8Thu4:149.97:2511.912:168.011:31 AM-2.04:198:11Full Moon8Thu
9Fri4:549.67:5611.912:567.912:09-1.84:198:11Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:369.38:2911.81:387.712:48-1.44:188:12Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:228.99:0311.82:227.41:29-0.94:188:12Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:148.49:3811.73:106.92:10-0.24:188:13Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue8:157.910:1311.74:026.32:530.84:188:14Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed9:287.410:4611.74:525.33:392.04:188:14Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu10:537.311:2011.75:404.04:293.44:188:14Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:247.76:242.65:274.94:188:15Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:518.67:060.96:346.34:188:15Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:2811.73:069.87:49-0.77:447.34:188:16Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon1:0511.74:0810.98:33-2.18:518.04:188:16Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue1:4611.85:0211.89:18-3.39:538.34:188:16New Moon20Tue
21Wed2:3111.85:5112.310:04-4.110:508.44:198:16New Moon21Wed
22Thu3:2111.76:3812.710:52-4.311:468.14:198:16New Moon22Thu
23Fri4:1511.47:2312.811:41-4.24:198:17Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat5:1410.98:0612.812:437.612:30-3.54:208:17Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun6:1710.28:4712.81:436.91:20-2.44:208:17Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon7:269.39:2712.72:466.02:10-0.94:208:17First Quarter26Mon
27Tue8:438.410:0612.53:524.83:000.94:218:17First Quarter27Tue
28Wed10:137.710:4512.24:553.53:542.84:218:17First Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:017.75:532.24:564.74:228:16First Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:508.56:451.16:126.44:228:16Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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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