47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

59°
H 71°
L 56°
SSW
7mph
High tide
8:37 am

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 : 2:18 pm (4.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 9m at 8:37 am (10.2 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 - May 1904

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:5911.76:4711.911:47-1.84:527:20Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:3911.17:3611.912:255.312:28-1.74:507:21Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:2110.58:2611.71:185.91:11-1.34:497:22Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:089.79:1711.52:166.21:55-0.64:477:24Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:599.010:1111.23:236.42:430.34:467:25Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri9:018.311:0711.04:416.23:351.24:447:26Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat10:157.76:005.74:332.14:437:28Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:0010.911:38 AM7.67:025.05:352.94:417:29Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:4710.812:597.87:474.16:383.54:407:30Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue1:2510.92:068.48:213.27:364.04:387:32Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed1:5810.93:009.08:502.38:274.44:377:33Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu2:2711.03:469.79:171.39:134.84:367:34Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri2:5611.04:2710.39:450.49:555.24:347:36New Moon13Fri
14Sat3:2511.05:0710.810:16-0.510:365.64:337:37New Moon14Sat
15Sun3:5611.05:4711.310:50-1.211:185.94:327:38New Moon15Sun
16Mon4:2911.06:2811.711:27-1.84:317:40New Moon16Mon
17Tue5:0610.87:1212.012:026.212:07-2.14:297:41Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:4710.57:5912.112:506.412:51-2.14:287:42Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:3510.18:4912.11:436.51:38-1.84:277:43Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:309.69:4112.12:426.42:29-1.14:267:44First Quarter20Fri
21Sat8:388.910:3512.03:506.03:24-0.24:257:46First Quarter21Sat
22Sun9:588.411:2912.05:035.24:251.04:247:47First Quarter22Sun
23Mon11:308.26:124.05:312.14:237:48First Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:1912.11:018.67:112.66:393.14:227:49Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:0512.12:229.38:011.27:454.04:217:50Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu1:4812.23:2910.18:45-0.18:474.74:207:51Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri2:2812.14:2610.99:26-1.19:435.34:197:52Full Moon27Fri
28Sat3:0711.95:1611.510:06-1.810:365.84:187:53Full Moon28Sat
29Sun3:4511.56:0311.910:44-2.211:276.14:187:54Full Moon29Sun
30Mon4:2511.16:4612.111:23-2.24:177:55Full Moon30Mon
31Tue5:0610.67:2712.112:176.312:02-2.04:167:56Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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