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 2h 29m 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 - Aug 1903

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:548.95:381.15:446.24:467:44First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:209.66:380.77:156.74:477:43Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:2010.53:2110.37:330.38:316.74:487:42Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue1:1510.24:0610.88:210.09:276.54:497:40Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed2:0510.14:4111.19:02-0.310:096.34:517:39Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu2:4910.15:0911.29:40-0.410:426.04:527:37Full Moon6Thu
7Fri3:3010.15:3111.310:15-0.411:115.74:537:36Full Moon7Fri
8Sat4:0910.15:5211.410:49-0.311:395.24:557:34Full Moon8Sat
9Sun4:4810.16:1411.511:22-0.14:567:33Full Moon9Sun
10Mon5:2810.06:4011.612:094.711:56 AM0.44:577:31Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:119.87:0811.712:434.112:311.04:597:29Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed6:569.67:3911.61:203.51:081.85:007:28Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu7:469.38:1211.52:002.91:462.85:017:26Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri8:439.08:4811.32:452.32:294.05:027:24Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat9:498.89:3011.03:361.73:195.15:047:23Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun11:098.810:1910.84:311.24:226.25:057:21Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:399.25:320.55:426.85:067:19Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:589.96:33-0.27:056.95:087:18Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:2210.82:5510.77:32-0.98:156.55:097:16Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu1:2411.03:4011.38:27-1.59:115.85:107:14Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri2:2411.34:1911.89:18-1.810:014.95:127:12New Moon21Fri
22Sat3:2111.54:5612.210:07-1.710:484.05:137:10New Moon22Sat
23Sun4:1711.55:3312.410:54-1.311:343.15:147:09New Moon23Sun
24Mon5:1311.46:1012.511:40-0.45:167:07Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:1011.16:4812.412:212.212:260.75:177:05Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed7:0910.67:2812.11:081.61:132.05:187:03Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu8:1110.18:0911.61:581.22:033.45:207:01Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri9:219.78:5511.02:491.13:004.85:216:59First Quarter28Fri
29Sat10:449.49:4610.33:451.14:095.95:226:57First Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:209.54:451.25:406.55:246:55First Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:439.95:481.27:146.65:256:53First Quarter31Mon
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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