47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

67°
H -°
L 51°
SSW
5mph
High tide
9:26 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:57 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 27m at 9:26 pm (11.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:31 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (56% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Jun 1899

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:518.011:2912.25:323.64:392.54:157:57Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:348.26:322.15:464.14:157:58Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:1212.12:078.97:240.76:585.44:147:59Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:5411.93:2210.08:10-0.58:116.44:148:00Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon1:3511.64:2110.98:51-1.49:166.94:138:01Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue2:1411.35:1011.59:30-2.010:147.24:138:02New Moon6Tue
7Wed2:5311.05:5211.910:07-2.311:057.44:138:02New Moon7Wed
8Thu3:3210.66:2912.010:44-2.311:517.34:128:03New Moon8Thu
9Fri4:1310.37:0212.011:21-2.14:128:04New Moon9Fri
10Sat4:559.97:3312.012:347.211:59 AM-1.84:128:04Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:409.58:0411.91:177.012:37-1.24:118:05Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:289.08:3511.82:016.61:17-0.54:118:06Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue7:208.59:0811.72:476.11:560.44:118:06Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed8:197.99:4311.63:375.52:371.54:118:07First Quarter14Wed
15Thu9:277.410:1811.54:274.73:212.84:118:07First Quarter15Thu
16Fri10:477.310:5511.35:163.74:094.14:118:08First Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:187.56:032.65:075.44:118:08First Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:488.36:471.46:156.64:118:08Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:1011.13:009.37:300.27:277.34:118:09Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:5011.13:5410.38:12-1.08:337.84:118:09Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed1:3211.24:3911.18:55-2.19:317.94:128:09Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu2:1611.35:2011.79:39-2.910:227.84:128:09Full Moon22Thu
23Fri3:0311.45:5912.210:24-3.511:127.54:128:10Full Moon23Fri
24Sat3:5311.46:3912.511:10-3.74:128:10Full Moon24Sat
25Sun4:4811.17:1812.712:037.011:56 AM-3.44:138:10Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:4710.77:5712.912:566.312:43-2.64:138:10Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue6:5010.08:3612.91:525.41:31-1.44:148:10Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed8:009.29:1612.82:514.32:200.34:148:10Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu9:208.59:5712.63:523.23:122.24:158:10Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri10:548.110:4012.34:542.04:114.14:158:09Third Quarter30Fri
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 56% 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 (56% 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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