47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

57°
H 72°
L 57°
S
6mph
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 54m 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 - Jun 1904

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:5010.08:0712.01:086.412:42-1.54:167:57Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:379.48:4611.92:016.41:24-0.84:157:58Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:298.79:2711.72:586.22:070.14:147:59Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:278.110:0911.53:595.82:531.14:148:00Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun9:357.510:5211.35:015.23:422.24:138:01Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon10:547.311:3511.25:584.54:363.34:138:01Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:197.46:463.65:364.34:138:02Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:1611.11:388.07:262.66:405.14:128:03Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:5411.12:428.88:011.57:415.74:128:04Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:3011.13:349.68:350.58:366.24:128:04Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat2:0511.14:1810.49:09-0.59:266.54:118:05Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:4011.14:5811.09:45-1.410:136.74:118:06New Moon12Sun
13Mon3:1711.25:3811.610:24-2.210:596.84:118:06New Moon13Mon
14Tue3:5611.16:1912.111:04-2.711:476.74:118:07New Moon14Tue
15Wed4:4011.07:0112.411:47-2.94:118:07Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:2910.77:4512.612:376.512:32-2.64:118:08Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:2310.28:2912.71:306.21:20-2.04:118:08Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:259.69:1512.72:295.62:09-1.04:118:08Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:358.910:0212.63:324.83:020.34:118:09First Quarter19Sun
20Mon9:568.310:5012.54:383.84:001.84:118:09First Quarter20Mon
21Tue11:318.111:3912.35:432.75:043.44:128:09First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:108.56:431.46:164.74:128:09Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:2712.12:359.47:360.27:305.64:128:10Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri1:1311.93:4210.38:24-0.88:396.24:128:10Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat1:5811.74:3511.19:07-1.59:406.54:138:10Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun2:4011.45:2011.69:47-1.910:336.64:138:10Full Moon26Sun
27Mon3:2211.06:0011.910:25-2.011:216.64:148:10Full Moon27Mon
28Tue4:0310.76:3412.011:03-1.94:148:10Full Moon28Tue
29Wed4:4610.37:0612.012:066.511:40 AM-1.64:158:10Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:299.87:3712.012:496.312:18-1.24:158:09Waning Gibbous30Thu
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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