47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

70°
H -°
L 57°
N
5mph
Low tide
11:10 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 21m at 11:10 pm (4.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:28 am (10.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:39 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - May 1877

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:0010.08:5111.61:337.51:09-1.64:587:27Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:439.49:4411.32:357.61:54-0.84:567:29Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:358.710:4011.03:527.62:420.04:557:30Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri8:398.011:3510.85:237.13:360.94:537:32Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat10:007.56:356.44:341.84:527:33Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:2110.811:28 AM7.37:225.55:352.64:507:34Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:5710.812:527.67:554.56:353.34:497:36Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue1:2610.92:028.28:223.37:304.14:477:37Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:5110.93:028.98:462.18:204.84:467:38Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu2:1511.03:539.79:110.89:075.64:457:40Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri2:4011.14:3910.59:40-0.59:536.34:437:41New Moon11Fri
12Sat3:0611.15:2411.210:12-1.610:387.04:427:42New Moon12Sat
13Sun3:3411.16:0911.810:49-2.511:237.54:417:43New Moon13Sun
14Mon4:0711.16:5612.111:29-3.04:397:45New Moon14Mon
15Tue4:4510.97:4612.212:127.812:13-3.24:387:46Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:2910.68:3812.11:048.01:00-3.04:377:47Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:2210.19:3212.02:058.01:52-2.44:367:48Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:279.410:2512.03:157.62:46-1.54:357:50First Quarter18Fri
19Sat8:488.611:1512.04:346.73:45-0.34:337:51First Quarter19Sat
20Sun10:238.05:495.44:471.14:327:52First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:0012.012:057.96:493.85:522.64:317:53Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:4012.11:428.57:382.16:584.04:307:54Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:1612.13:029.48:200.48:035.24:297:55Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:5012.04:0710.48:59-0.99:056.24:287:57Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri2:2311.85:0311.39:35-1.910:036.94:277:58Full Moon25Fri
26Sat2:5611.55:5111.810:11-2.510:577.44:277:59Full Moon26Sat
27Sun3:3111.06:3512.110:47-2.711:497.74:268:00Full Moon27Sun
28Mon4:0810.67:1512.211:24-2.64:258:01Full Moon28Mon
29Tue4:4810.17:5312.112:397.812:03-2.24:248:02Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:319.68:3011.91:307.712:43-1.74:248:03Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu6:199.19:0811.72:227.51:25-1.04:238:04Waning 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 2% 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 (2% 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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