47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

60°
H -°
L 58°
S
4mph
Low tide
3:08 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 : in 1h 03m at 3:08 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 9:40 am (10.0 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 - Oct 1902

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:2410.94:2411.710:222.310:520.96:075:50New Moon1Wed
2Thu5:1211.14:5311.511:043.111:260.36:085:48New Moon2Thu
3Fri5:5711.25:2411.311:464.06:105:46Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:4211.25:5810.912:010.012:294.86:115:44Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:2711.16:3410.412:380.01:135.56:125:42Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon8:1410.97:139.81:170.12:026.16:145:40Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue9:0610.67:599.21:590.53:006.66:155:38First Quarter7Tue
8Wed10:0510.48:548.72:461.04:146.86:175:36First Quarter8Wed
9Thu11:1110.310:038.23:391.55:456.76:185:34First Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:1610.34:392.06:596.16:195:33First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:0710.55:432.37:455.46:215:31Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:358.41:4610.76:442.58:174.56:225:29Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:378.92:1711.07:392.68:463.56:245:27Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue2:309.52:4611.38:272.89:152.46:255:25Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed3:1710.23:1411.59:123.19:471.26:275:23Full Moon15Wed
16Thu4:0210.93:4411.79:543.510:210.06:285:21Full Moon16Thu
17Fri4:4811.44:1611.810:374.010:59-1.06:295:19Full Moon17Fri
18Sat5:3511.94:5111.811:214.611:41-1.76:315:17Full Moon18Sat
19Sun6:2512.15:3011.712:085.36:325:16Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:1812.16:1411.312:25-2.012:595.96:345:14Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue8:1512.07:0410.71:13-1.91:576.36:355:12Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed9:1611.88:0410.02:05-1.43:066.56:375:10Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu10:2311.69:199.23:03-0.64:296.36:385:08Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri11:3111.610:498.74:060.45:565.66:405:07Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:3111.75:141.47:074.56:415:05Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:238.81:2211.86:252.28:003.26:435:03Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon1:469.32:0311.97:312.98:442.06:445:01Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue2:539.92:3811.88:303.59:211.06:465:00Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed3:5010.63:0911.79:224.19:540.26:474:58New Moon29Wed
30Thu4:3811.13:3911.510:094.710:26-0.46:494:57New Moon30Thu
31Fri5:2211.44:0911.310:535.310:58-0.86:504:55New Moon31Fri
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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