47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

56°
H -°
L 53°
N
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 47m 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 - Sep 1886

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:3111.27:0012.412:351.712:441.25:286:49Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:3310.77:4212.01:241.11:332.65:296:47Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri8:3910.28:2611.52:150.82:284.05:316:45First Quarter3Fri
4Sat9:569.89:1610.83:100.73:325.35:326:43First Quarter4Sat
5Sun11:279.710:1410.14:090.84:546.25:336:41First Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:0010.05:130.96:336.55:346:39First Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:1110.56:191.07:546.25:366:37Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:339.43:0210.87:201.08:515.75:376:35Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu1:369.43:4011.08:140.99:325.25:386:33Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri2:299.64:0911.18:590.810:044.75:406:31Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat3:149.94:3111.19:380.910:314.25:416:29Full Moon11Sat
12Sun3:5410.14:5111.110:131.110:553.75:426:27Full Moon12Sun
13Mon4:3210.25:1211.110:471.411:213.15:446:25Full Moon13Mon
14Tue5:0910.35:3611.211:201.911:502.55:456:23Full Moon14Tue
15Wed5:4810.46:0311.111:542.55:466:21Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:2910.46:3211.012:231.912:303.25:486:19Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri7:1310.47:0310.812:591.51:084.05:496:17Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat8:0210.27:3810.51:391.11:504.95:506:15Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:5810.18:1710.22:240.92:395.85:526:13Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon10:049.99:079.83:150.73:426.55:536:11Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue11:2110.010:119.54:130.75:016.95:556:09Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:3910.35:170.66:256.75:566:07Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:4110.86:230.37:356.05:576:05Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:419.82:2911.37:260.18:284.95:596:03Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:4910.33:0811.88:230.09:143.76:006:01Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun2:4910.93:4512.19:150.19:572.56:015:59New Moon26Sun
27Mon3:4611.44:2112.310:040.510:391.36:035:57New Moon27Mon
28Tue4:4111.64:5712.410:521.311:220.46:045:55New Moon28Tue
29Wed5:3611.85:3512.211:392.26:055:53Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:3211.76:1411.912:06-0.212:273.36:075:51Waxing Crescent30Thu
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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