47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

54°
H -°
L 52°
NNE
4mph
Low tide
7:13 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, September 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 6h 06m at 7:13 am (-0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 3:32 pm (10.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:39 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:35 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Aug 1886

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:3511.56:2412.611:27-2.54:477:43Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:3211.27:0412.812:134.612:14-1.84:487:41Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:3210.77:4512.81:043.81:02-0.64:507:40Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed7:3510.18:2712.61:583.01:510.84:517:39Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu8:469.49:1112.32:552.32:432.54:527:37First Quarter5Thu
6Fri10:078.99:5911.83:541.73:434.14:537:36First Quarter6Fri
7Sat11:478.910:5211.24:571.24:555.54:557:34First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:289.46:000.76:246.44:567:32Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:4410.17:000.37:516.64:577:31Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:4810.43:3910.87:54-0.18:596.54:597:29Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:4310.24:2111.28:42-0.39:496.25:007:28Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu2:3210.24:5511.39:23-0.510:285.95:017:26Full Moon12Thu
13Fri3:1610.25:2211.410:00-0.511:005.65:037:24Full Moon13Fri
14Sat3:5610.25:4411.410:36-0.311:295.25:047:23Full Moon14Sat
15Sun4:3510.16:0511.411:10-0.111:584.85:057:21Full Moon15Sun
16Mon5:1510.06:2811.411:440.35:077:19Full Moon16Mon
17Tue5:569.96:5511.512:294.312:180.95:087:17Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:399.77:2411.41:033.712:531.75:097:16Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu7:259.47:5611.31:413.21:302.65:117:14Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri8:179.28:3011.02:222.72:093.65:127:12Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat9:168.99:0810.73:082.22:544.85:137:10Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun10:278.89:5210.54:001.83:505.85:157:08Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon11:519.010:4610.34:561.25:026.65:167:07Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:169.55:560.66:267.05:177:05Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:2210.26:56-0.17:416.85:197:03Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:4910.53:1010.97:53-0.88:406.35:207:01Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri1:4910.93:5111.58:46-1.49:305.55:216:59Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat2:4611.24:2812.09:35-1.610:164.55:236:57New Moon28Sat
29Sun3:4111.55:0512.310:23-1.511:013.55:246:55New Moon29Sun
30Mon4:3711.65:4212.511:10-1.011:472.65:256:53New Moon30Mon
31Tue5:3311.56:2012.511:56-0.15:276:51Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 23% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (23% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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