47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

75°
H -°
L 53°
NNW
9mph
High tide
4:50 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 10:31 pm (5.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 17m at 4:50 pm (11.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:37 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Jun 1880

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:447.96:452.45:494.34:228:05Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:1911.62:158.77:331.27:025.64:228:06Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:5711.43:269.78:140.28:146.54:218:07Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri1:3211.14:2210.58:50-0.69:177.04:218:08Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat2:0610.85:0711.19:23-1.110:117.44:208:08Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun2:4010.55:4411.59:55-1.510:567.54:208:09New Moon6Sun
7Mon3:1510.36:1611.710:27-1.711:357.64:198:10New Moon7Mon
8Tue3:5110.16:4511.811:01-1.84:198:11New Moon8Tue
9Wed4:299.97:1311.812:117.511:37 AM-1.74:198:11New Moon9Wed
10Thu5:099.67:4211.912:487.312:14-1.54:188:12Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:529.38:1311.91:277.012:52-1.14:188:12Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:398.98:4612.02:096.61:31-0.54:188:13Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun7:328.49:2012.02:566.02:120.34:188:14Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon8:357.99:5511.93:455.22:551.54:188:14First Quarter14Mon
15Tue9:507.610:3111.94:364.13:422.94:188:14First Quarter15Tue
16Wed11:177.711:0911.85:272.94:364.34:188:15First Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:508.26:171.45:425.74:188:15Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri2:169.27:06-0.16:556.84:188:16Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:3211.83:2610.37:55-1.58:077.54:188:16Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun1:1711.94:2211.38:43-2.79:137.84:188:16Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon2:0612.05:1112.09:31-3.610:137.84:198:16Full Moon21Mon
22Tue2:5711.95:5612.410:19-4.011:087.54:198:16Full Moon22Tue
23Wed3:5111.76:4012.711:06-4.04:198:17Full Moon23Wed
24Thu4:4811.27:2112.812:036.911:54 AM-3.54:208:17Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:4810.68:0112.812:596.312:42-2.54:208:17Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:519.88:4012.81:575.51:29-1.24:208:17Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun8:008.99:1912.62:574.52:180.54:218:17Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon9:178.29:5812.23:583.63:082.34:218:17Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue10:487.910:3811.84:582.64:044.24:228:16Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:368.15:541.65:115.84:228:16Third Quarter30Wed
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 7% 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 Waning Crescent (7% 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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