47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

62°
H -°
L 57°
SW
7mph
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 4h 41m at 3:08 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 9:40 am (10.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (77% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Feb 1903

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:2712.57:099.812:450.91:414.17:365:09Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:5812.58:029.51:221.82:243.47:355:11Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:3212.39:049.12:013.03:122.77:335:12First Quarter3Tue
4Wed9:1012.110:188.92:454.34:052.07:325:14First Quarter4Wed
5Thu9:5311.811:499.13:385.65:031.27:315:15First Quarter5Thu
6Fri10:4411.64:476.86:040.47:295:17First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:279.711:44 AM11.46:147.57:05-0.47:285:19Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun2:4210.612:4811.47:397.58:03-1.17:265:20Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon3:3411.41:5011.68:487.18:56-1.77:255:22Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:1612.12:4911.79:446.49:45-1.97:235:23Full Moon10Tue
11Wed4:5412.63:4611.810:335.510:33-1.87:225:25Full Moon11Wed
12Thu5:3012.94:4211.611:204.611:18-1.27:205:26Full Moon12Thu
13Fri6:0513.15:3711.412:063.87:195:28Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:4113.16:3310.912:03-0.312:523.07:175:29Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:1713.07:3010.412:470.91:392.47:155:31Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:5412.68:329.81:322.32:272.07:145:33Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue8:3312.19:429.42:203.83:181.87:125:34Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed9:1611.511:119.13:135.34:131.87:105:36Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu10:0410.84:206.55:121.77:095:37Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:589.411:01 AM10.25:527.26:141.67:075:39Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:2010.012:059.97:337.37:131.37:055:40Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun3:1310.51:079.88:427.08:051.17:035:42Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon3:5110.92:029.99:276.68:490.87:025:43Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:1911.22:4910.110:016.19:280.67:005:45Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:4111.33:3110.310:275.610:030.56:585:46New Moon25Wed
26Thu5:0111.54:1110.410:535.010:380.66:565:48New Moon26Thu
27Fri5:2211.74:5010.611:204.311:120.96:545:49New Moon27Fri
28Sat5:4511.95:3110.611:513.611:471.46:525:51New Moon28Sat
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 77% 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 Waning Gibbous (77% 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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