47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

62°
H 70°
L 53°
SSW
6mph
High tide
4:16 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 9:46 pm (6.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 27m at 4:16 pm (11.3 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 - Mar 1883

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:0710.411:199.23:166.64:111.56:566:01Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri9:5710.04:237.45:101.36:546:02Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat12:539.510:59 AM9.85:537.76:121.06:526:04Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:0310.012:089.87:197.57:110.56:506:05Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon2:4710.61:1310.18:186.88:060.16:486:07Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue3:2011.22:1210.69:025.98:56-0.26:466:08Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed3:5011.73:0811.19:434.89:42-0.26:446:10New Moon7Wed
8Thu4:2112.14:0211.510:233.510:280.16:436:11New Moon8Thu
9Fri4:5312.54:5611.711:052.211:120.86:416:12New Moon9Fri
10Sat5:2712.85:5211.711:481.011:581.86:396:14Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun6:0412.86:4911.612:340.16:376:15Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:4312.77:5011.312:453.01:22-0.46:356:17Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue7:2512.38:5610.81:354.32:13-0.56:336:18Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed8:1211.610:1310.52:315.53:09-0.36:316:20First Quarter14Wed
15Thu9:0610.811:4410.43:406.44:100.16:296:21First Quarter15Thu
16Fri10:1310.05:116.95:170.66:276:23First Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:1110.611:33 AM9.56:546.76:271.06:256:24Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun2:1510.912:559.38:096.07:321.26:236:25Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon3:0111.22:059.59:015.18:281.36:216:27Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue3:3611.33:019.89:404.39:141.66:196:28Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed4:0211.33:4810.110:113.69:551.96:176:30Full Moon21Wed
22Thu4:2311.34:3010.310:382.910:312.46:156:31Full Moon22Thu
23Fri4:4411.35:0910.411:042.311:063.06:136:33Full Moon23Fri
24Sat5:0611.35:4610.611:311.711:403.66:106:34Full Moon24Sat
25Sun5:3111.26:2510.712:011.16:086:35Full Moon25Sun
26Mon6:0011.17:0510.712:144.312:330.76:066:37Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue6:3110.87:4810.612:515.01:090.56:046:38Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed7:0410.58:3510.41:305.61:490.46:026:40Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu7:4010.19:3010.22:146.32:340.56:006:41Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri8:229.710:3510.13:076.83:250.75:586:42Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat9:179.311:4610.14:167.14:230.95:566:44Third Quarter31Sat
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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