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 3h 00m 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 - Jun 1877

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:138.59:4511.53:197.12:08-0.24:228:05Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat8:147.910:2311.44:196.52:530.84:228:06Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun9:267.310:5911.35:165.73:402.04:218:06Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon10:497.111:3311.26:044.74:313.24:218:07Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:197.36:443.55:264.54:208:08Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:0611.21:458.07:192.26:285.74:208:09Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:3711.12:579.07:530.87:336.74:198:10Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri1:0811.13:5410.08:27-0.58:357.54:198:10Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat1:4011.14:4210.99:04-1.79:318.04:198:11Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun2:1511.25:2711.79:43-2.710:238.34:198:12New Moon10Sun
11Mon2:5411.26:1012.110:26-3.411:138.34:188:12New Moon11Mon
12Tue3:3811.26:5412.411:11-3.84:188:13New Moon12Tue
13Wed4:2811.07:3712.612:048.211:57 AM-3.84:188:13Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu5:2410.68:2012.612:587.812:46-3.34:188:14Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri6:2610.09:0212.71:577.21:35-2.44:188:14Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat7:379.29:4312.63:016.22:26-1.04:188:15First Quarter16Sat
17Sun8:578.410:2412.64:075.03:180.74:188:15First Quarter17Sun
18Mon10:317.811:0412.45:113.54:152.64:188:15First Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:197.96:102.05:194.54:188:16First Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:048.87:020.56:346.24:188:16Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:2411.93:2510.07:49-0.77:547.24:198:16Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri1:0411.54:2611.08:32-1.69:097.84:198:16Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat1:4511.15:1411.79:12-2.110:128.04:198:17Full Moon23Sat
24Sun2:2610.85:5512.19:50-2.311:058.04:198:17Full Moon24Sun
25Mon3:0810.46:3112.110:28-2.311:497.84:208:17Full Moon25Mon
26Tue3:5010.17:0212.111:05-2.24:208:17Full Moon26Tue
27Wed4:349.97:3012.012:297.611:43 AM-1.94:218:17Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:199.57:5611.91:077.312:21-1.44:218:17Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri6:069.18:2311.81:466.812:59-0.84:228:16Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:578.68:5111.82:276.21:360.14:228:16Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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