47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

69°
H -°
L 51°
ENE
5mph
High tide
10:20 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:03 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 35m at 10:20 pm (10.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:43 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (45% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Aug 1891

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:0710.74:3111.58:29-1.49:417.54:477:43Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:5910.45:1111.99:14-1.710:317.34:487:42New Moon2Sun
3Mon2:4910.35:4511.99:56-1.711:116.94:497:40New Moon3Mon
4Tue3:3510.26:1311.910:35-1.611:456.64:517:39New Moon4Tue
5Wed4:1810.06:3711.711:12-1.34:527:37New Moon5Wed
6Thu5:019.96:5911.712:166.111:48 AM-0.84:537:36Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri5:459.67:2211.612:485.612:24-0.24:547:34Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:319.37:4811.61:225.012:590.74:567:33Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun7:208.98:1611.41:594.31:341.94:577:31Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon8:158.68:4511.22:393.62:113.24:587:30Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue9:188.39:1710.93:222.92:504.65:007:28First Quarter11Tue
12Wed10:348.29:5210.54:102.23:386.05:017:26First Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:138.55:011.54:457.25:027:25First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:599.25:560.86:198.05:047:23Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat3:0710.16:520.07:498.25:057:21Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:2010.13:5010.87:46-0.98:528.05:067:20Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:1910.34:2511.48:38-1.79:377.55:087:18Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue2:1510.74:5811.89:27-2.310:196.85:097:16Full Moon18Tue
19Wed3:1011.15:2912.110:14-2.611:005.95:107:14Full Moon19Wed
20Thu4:0511.36:0112.310:59-2.411:444.95:127:12Full Moon20Thu
21Fri5:0111.36:3312.511:44-1.75:137:11Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat6:0011.07:0712.512:303.712:30-0.55:147:09Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:0310.57:4212.41:192.61:161.15:167:07Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon8:1110.08:2012.12:101.62:042.95:177:05Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue9:299.59:0011.63:040.82:594.85:187:03Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed11:059.49:4811.04:020.34:096.45:207:01Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:569.95:030.05:477.45:216:59Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:2110.66:07-0.17:377.55:226:58Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:2011.27:10-0.28:527.15:246:56Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:039.64:0311.68:07-0.49:426.55:256:54Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon2:049.64:3811.68:56-0.410:196.05:266:52Waning 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 45% 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 minimum.

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 (45% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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