47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

67°
H -°
L 54°
NNW
5mph
Low tide
9:46 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 45m at 9:46 pm (6.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:21 am (10.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:37 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:36 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - May 1882

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:0110.94:3810.49:490.410:045.44:587:27Full Moon1Mon
2Tue3:2810.95:1610.910:18-0.410:435.84:577:29Full Moon2Tue
3Wed3:5810.95:5411.310:51-1.111:236.24:557:30Full Moon3Wed
4Thu4:2910.86:3311.611:27-1.64:547:31Full Moon4Thu
5Fri5:0410.77:1611.712:046.512:06-1.94:527:33Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:4310.58:0111.812:496.712:48-2.04:517:34Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:2810.18:5011.81:406.91:34-1.74:497:35Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:219.69:4111.72:376.82:24-1.14:487:37Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue8:269.010:3411.73:446.43:19-0.24:467:38Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed9:468.511:2511.74:555.64:190.84:457:39Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu11:168.36:044.45:232.04:447:41Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:1411.812:488.67:032.96:303.14:427:42Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:5812.02:099.37:531.37:364.04:417:43Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun1:4012.13:1910.28:38-0.18:384.84:407:44Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon2:1912.14:1811.09:20-1.39:365.54:387:46New Moon15Mon
16Tue2:5812.05:1111.710:01-2.210:306.04:377:47New Moon16Tue
17Wed3:3811.75:5912.010:41-2.611:226.34:367:48New Moon17Wed
18Thu4:1911.36:4512.211:22-2.74:357:49New Moon18Thu
19Fri5:0210.87:2812.212:146.612:03-2.44:347:51Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:4710.18:1112.11:066.612:45-1.84:337:52Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:379.58:5311.92:026.61:28-1.04:327:53Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon7:318.89:3611.63:026.32:130.04:317:54Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue8:338.110:1911.44:075.93:011.14:307:55First Quarter23Tue
24Wed9:457.511:0111.25:125.23:522.34:297:56First Quarter24Wed
25Thu11:107.311:4211.06:104.44:493.54:287:57First Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:407.56:563.45:514.64:277:59First Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:2110.92:008.27:352.46:555.44:268:00Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:5810.93:039.08:081.37:566.14:258:01Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon1:3210.93:539.88:400.38:506.54:248:02Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue2:0610.94:3410.59:12-0.69:386.94:248:03Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed2:4010.95:1211.19:47-1.510:237.14:238:04Full Moon31Wed
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 14% 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 (14% 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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