47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

58°
H 69°
L 53°
S
7mph
Low tide
8:20 am

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 4h 58m at 8:20 am (-0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1883

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:4112.24:5410.312:167.37:364:21Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:1312.35:3310.012:567.27:374:20Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:4812.46:179.712:32-1.11:417.07:384:20Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:2612.57:089.21:12-0.62:306.67:394:19Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed9:0512.58:108.71:560.13:256.07:404:19First Quarter5Wed
6Thu9:4712.59:248.32:421.04:235.17:414:19First Quarter6Thu
7Fri10:3012.510:518.23:342.35:223.97:424:19First Quarter7Fri
8Sat11:1512.54:333.66:172.57:434:19First Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:238.612:0012.55:404.97:091.07:454:18Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon1:499.512:4512.66:515.97:58-0.57:454:18Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue3:0010.61:3112.68:016.68:44-1.87:464:18Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed3:5911.62:1812.69:057.09:30-2.77:474:18Full Moon12Wed
13Thu4:5012.43:0512.510:047.110:15-3.27:484:18Full Moon13Thu
14Fri5:3812.93:5312.210:597.111:00-3.27:494:19Full Moon14Fri
15Sat6:2213.24:4411.711:536.911:45-2.87:504:19Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:0513.35:3711.012:476.57:514:19Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:4713.36:3310.212:30-2.01:436.17:514:19Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue8:2913.17:349.41:16-0.92:425.67:524:20Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed9:0912.98:428.62:020.53:445.07:534:20Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu9:5112.510:038.02:502.14:474.27:534:20Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri10:3312.111:437.93:433.75:463.47:544:21Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat11:1511.84:435.26:392.57:544:21Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:278.511:59 AM11.45:576.47:251.67:554:22Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon2:489.412:4211.27:187.28:040.97:554:22Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue3:4510.31:2311.08:317.68:400.27:554:23Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed4:2711.02:0310.99:277.79:14-0.47:564:24Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu5:0211.52:4210.810:117.79:48-0.87:564:25New Moon27Thu
28Fri5:3011.93:1910.810:487.710:22-1.27:564:25New Moon28Fri
29Sat5:5612.13:5810.711:217.510:57-1.47:564:26New Moon29Sat
30Sun6:2212.44:3810.611:567.211:34-1.47:564:27New Moon30Sun
31Mon6:5012.65:2110.512:336.87:564:28Waxing Crescent31Mon
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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