47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

57°
H -°
L 53°
SSW
8mph
Low tide
3:59 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 7h 10m at 3:59 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:56 am (9.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:30 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Mar 1901

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:2211.41:4710.19:006.38:320.26:505:53Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat4:0011.72:4710.29:465.59:200.36:485:55Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun4:2911.83:3810.310:224.710:020.66:465:56Full Moon3Sun
4Mon4:5311.84:2310.410:544.010:391.16:445:58Full Moon4Mon
5Tue5:1511.85:0510.511:233.411:151.86:425:59Full Moon5Tue
6Wed5:3611.75:4610.511:522.711:502.56:406:01Full Moon6Wed
7Thu6:0011.76:2810.412:232.16:386:02Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri6:2711.67:1110.312:243.412:561.76:366:03Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:5711.37:5710.11:004.31:321.36:346:05Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun7:2911.08:479.81:385.22:121.26:326:06Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon8:0510.59:479.62:206.02:571.26:306:08Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue8:4510.111:019.53:106.83:481.36:286:09Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed9:369.64:187.44:471.36:266:11Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:289.610:41 AM9.35:497.65:491.26:246:12Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:3810.011:54 AM9.37:137.36:510.96:226:14Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat2:2310.51:029.68:086.57:470.66:206:15Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun2:5711.02:0310.28:505.58:380.56:186:16Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon3:2611.53:0010.79:284.29:260.56:166:18Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue3:5611.93:5411.310:062.810:110.96:146:19New Moon19Tue
20Wed4:2712.34:4811.610:471.510:561.66:126:21New Moon20Wed
21Thu5:0112.55:4311.811:290.211:422.66:106:22New Moon21Thu
22Fri5:3712.66:3911.812:13-0.76:086:24Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:1612.57:3811.612:293.71:00-1.26:066:25Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun6:5912.18:4111.21:204.81:50-1.26:046:26Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon7:4611.49:5310.92:165.82:44-0.96:026:28First Quarter25Mon
26Tue8:4110.611:1710.73:256.53:44-0.36:006:29First Quarter26Tue
27Wed9:499.84:556.94:490.45:586:31First Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:4010.811:12 AM9.26:366.56:001.05:566:32First Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:4511.012:409.07:525.67:081.45:546:33Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat2:3311.21:559.28:444.78:081.75:526:35Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun3:0911.32:569.69:243.88:592.15:506:36Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 67% 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 (67% 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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