47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

64°
H -°
L 52°
NNE
4mph
High tide
11:35 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:13 am (-0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 17m at 11:35 pm (10.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:41 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:34 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (34% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Feb 1887

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:1911.23:505.75:262.47:355:11First Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:128.511:04 AM11.04:556.86:201.67:345:12First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:499.211:54 AM10.86:197.67:120.77:325:14Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri2:5710.112:4610.87:417.98:02-0.37:315:15Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat3:4211.01:3911.18:467.88:50-1.27:295:17Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun4:2011.72:3011.39:367.49:36-1.97:285:18Full Moon6Sun
7Mon4:5412.33:2211.610:226.710:22-2.27:275:20Full Moon7Mon
8Tue5:2912.74:1411.711:066.011:07-2.27:255:21Full Moon8Tue
9Wed6:0413.15:0811.711:515.111:52-1.77:245:23Full Moon9Wed
10Thu6:4013.36:0511.412:384.27:225:25Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:1813.37:0510.812:37-0.71:283.37:205:26Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:5713.28:1010.21:240.72:212.57:195:28Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun8:3812.99:249.62:132.33:171.87:175:29Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon9:2312.410:569.33:074.14:171.37:165:31Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue10:1311.84:135.75:201.07:145:32Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:469.611:10 AM11.15:396.86:250.67:125:34Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:1810.312:1410.67:197.27:260.37:115:35Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri3:2111.11:1710.48:417.08:200.07:095:37Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat4:0711.62:1410.39:386.69:06-0.17:075:39Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun4:4411.93:0410.310:206.29:47-0.17:055:40Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:1211.93:4810.310:545.710:240.07:045:42New Moon21Mon
22Tue5:3511.94:2910.411:245.310:590.37:025:43New Moon22Tue
23Wed5:5611.95:0810.311:514.811:330.77:005:45New Moon23Wed
24Thu6:1711.95:4810.212:204.36:585:46New Moon24Thu
25Fri6:4111.96:3010.112:071.312:513.76:565:48Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat7:0811.87:159.912:412.11:263.26:555:49Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:3711.68:039.61:163.02:042.76:535:51Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:0911.38:579.41:534.02:462.36:515:52Waxing Crescent28Mon
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 34% 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 Third Quarter (34% 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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