47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

59°
H 69°
L 55°
NNE
1mph
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 5h 28m 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 - Aug 1876

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:559.74:4011.48:20-0.510:037.74:557:49Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:499.65:1211.59:03-0.710:387.44:567:48Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu2:379.75:3811.59:43-1.011:057.14:577:46Full Moon3Thu
4Fri3:209.85:5911.510:19-1.111:296.74:587:45Full Moon4Fri
5Sat4:019.96:1711.610:54-1.111:536.25:007:43Full Moon5Sat
6Sun4:419.96:3611.711:28-0.95:017:42Full Moon6Sun
7Mon5:249.86:5711.812:225.512:01-0.45:027:40Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:099.67:2011.912:554.712:350.55:047:39Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:599.37:4511.91:323.81:101.65:057:37Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:569.18:1211.82:122.81:473.15:067:36Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri9:018.98:4211.52:571.82:274.75:077:34Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat10:208.89:1611.33:460.93:166.35:097:32Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:029.04:420.14:247.75:107:31Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:589.85:44-0.66:048.55:117:29Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue3:0910.66:47-1.37:448.65:137:27Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:1210.73:5511.37:49-1.98:558.05:147:25Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:2310.84:3211.78:45-2.49:467.25:157:24Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri2:2811.05:0412.09:37-2.610:326.25:177:22New Moon18Fri
19Sat3:2911.15:3412.210:25-2.311:155.05:187:20New Moon19Sat
20Sun4:2711.16:0312.311:10-1.611:583.95:197:18New Moon20Sun
21Mon5:2510.86:3212.311:53-0.45:217:16Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:2410.47:0212.212:422.812:361.15:227:15Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed7:259.97:3311.91:261.91:192.85:237:13Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu8:319.58:0511.42:111.22:064.55:257:11First Quarter24Thu
25Fri9:489.38:4110.72:580.93:006.25:267:09First Quarter25Fri
26Sat11:299.39:2310.03:490.74:167.45:277:07First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:199.84:450.86:238.05:297:05First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:3410.45:470.88:097.75:307:03Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue3:2210.86:510.79:047.35:317:01Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:438.93:5711.07:480.59:406.85:336:59Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu1:449.14:2411.18:370.210:076.35:346:57Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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