47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

55°
H -°
L 53°
SSE
5mph
Low tide
3:59 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 50m at 3:59 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:56 am (9.8 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 - Apr 1900

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:1112.56:3211.911:54-1.45:486:38Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:5012.27:2911.812:154.412:39-1.75:466:39Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:3211.68:2911.51:065.41:25-1.55:446:41Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed7:1710.99:3311.12:036.22:15-1.05:426:42Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu8:0910.010:4610.83:116.73:08-0.25:406:44First Quarter5Thu
6Fri9:129.24:396.94:080.75:386:45First Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:0210.710:30 AM8.56:186.55:141.55:366:46First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:0710.711:58 AM8.37:315.86:232.15:346:48First Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:5410.81:198.58:214.97:262.55:326:49Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue2:2910.82:248.98:574.08:202.95:306:50Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed2:5510.83:179.49:263.19:053.35:286:52Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu3:1710.94:019.99:502.29:443.85:266:53Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri3:3810.94:4110.310:141.410:214.35:246:55Full Moon13Fri
14Sat4:0110.95:1810.610:400.610:564.95:226:56Full Moon14Sat
15Sun4:2610.95:5610.911:09-0.111:325.45:206:57Full Moon15Sun
16Mon4:5410.86:3411.211:41-0.65:186:59Full Moon16Mon
17Tue5:2510.77:1511.312:105.912:17-1.05:167:00Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:5810.58:0011.312:506.412:57-1.15:157:02Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:3510.28:5011.21:366.81:41-1.15:137:03Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri7:189.89:4611.02:287.12:30-0.75:117:04Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat8:149.310:4611.03:337.13:24-0.25:097:06Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun9:288.811:4511.14:486.74:250.45:077:07Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon10:558.66:035.95:301.15:067:09Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:3611.312:238.87:054.56:351.85:047:10Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed1:2011.61:429.47:562.97:382.55:027:11Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:5811.92:5210.28:401.38:363.35:007:13Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri2:3512.13:5410.99:23-0.39:314.14:597:14New Moon27Fri
28Sat3:1212.24:5111.610:04-1.510:234.84:577:16New Moon28Sat
29Sun3:5012.25:4512.010:46-2.411:145.54:557:17New Moon29Sun
30Mon4:3011.96:3712.211:28-2.74:547:18New Moon30Mon
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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