47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

65°
H -°
L 58°
SW
10mph
High tide
8:14 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:08 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 36m at 8:14 pm (11.7 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 - Jul 1903

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:508.410:2612.44:193.23:412.44:158:09First Quarter1Wed
2Thu11:268.111:1412.05:242.34:454.04:168:09First Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:088.56:251.35:595.34:168:09Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:0311.72:349.37:190.57:196.24:178:09Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:5111.33:3810.28:07-0.28:336.64:188:08Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon1:3611.04:2810.88:48-0.79:336.84:188:08Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue2:1910.75:0811.39:26-1.010:226.84:198:08Full Moon7Tue
8Wed2:5910.55:4111.510:01-1.211:026.74:208:07Full Moon8Wed
9Thu3:3810.36:0911.610:35-1.311:386.54:218:07Full Moon9Thu
10Fri4:1710.16:3311.611:10-1.24:228:06Full Moon10Fri
11Sat4:579.96:5811.712:126.311:44 AM-0.94:238:05Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:399.67:2511.812:475.912:20-0.54:238:05Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:239.37:5511.91:245.512:560.14:248:04Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:118.98:2711.92:045.01:330.94:258:03Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:038.59:0111.82:474.42:131.94:268:03Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu9:048.19:3811.63:353.72:553.04:278:02Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri10:148.010:1811.54:252.93:444.34:288:01Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat11:378.111:0211.35:192.04:445.54:298:00Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:068.76:130.95:566.44:307:59Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon2:229.57:06-0.27:136.94:317:58Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:4111.43:2110.47:58-1.28:227.04:337:57Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed1:3411.54:0911.28:48-2.19:226.84:347:56Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu2:2711.74:5111.99:36-2.810:156.34:357:55New Moon23Thu
24Fri3:2111.75:3212.310:24-3.011:065.64:367:54New Moon24Fri
25Sat4:1611.66:1212.711:11-2.811:574.94:377:53New Moon25Sat
26Sun5:1311.36:5212.811:58-2.14:387:52Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon6:1210.87:3212.912:494.112:45-1.14:407:51Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue7:1410.18:1312.71:433.41:330.34:417:50Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed8:219.48:5612.42:382.72:231.94:427:48First Quarter29Wed
30Thu9:378.89:4111.93:362.13:183.64:437:47First Quarter30Thu
31Fri11:108.610:3011.44:371.64:235.14:447:46First Quarter31Fri
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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