47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

53°
H 59°
L 49°
SE
4mph
Low tide
1:21 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, November 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 4h 24m at 1:21 pm (8.0 ft)
Next high tide : 5:25 pm (9.8 ft)
Sunset today : 4:37 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:09 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Dec 1729

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:089.71:2611.57:546.68:440.07:434:28Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri4:0810.71:5611.29:007.39:15-0.77:454:27Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:5611.52:2711.09:577.89:45-1.27:464:27Full Moon3Sat
4Sun5:3612.02:5810.710:468.110:15-1.57:474:27Full Moon4Sun
5Mon6:1012.33:3110.511:288.310:48-1.67:484:26Full Moon5Mon
6Tue6:4012.44:0610.212:068.37:494:26Full Moon6Tue
7Wed7:0912.44:4410.012:438.27:504:26Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:3912.45:249.71:218.07:514:26Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri8:1112.46:099.312:37-1.12:047.77:524:26Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat8:4512.47:008.81:17-0.62:517.27:534:26Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun9:2012.48:028.31:580.13:426.57:544:26Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon9:5512.49:197.82:411.24:345.57:554:26Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue10:3012.410:487.73:272.55:254.17:564:26Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed11:0612.44:204.06:132.67:574:26Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu12:258.211:43 AM12.35:225.66:590.97:584:26Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri1:589.312:2212.46:347.07:45-0.87:584:26Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat3:1310.51:0312.47:487.98:31-2.27:594:27Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun4:1211.71:4812.58:578.59:17-3.38:004:27New Moon18Sun
19Mon5:0312.52:3612.49:588.610:04-3.98:004:27New Moon19Mon
20Tue5:4913.03:2712.310:548.510:51-4.08:014:28New Moon20Tue
21Wed6:3413.34:2211.911:498.111:39-3.78:014:28New Moon21Wed
22Thu7:1613.45:1911.312:447.68:024:29Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:5713.46:2010.512:26-2.81:426.98:024:29Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat8:3713.37:279.61:14-1.62:436.08:034:30Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun9:1513.18:418.72:010.03:465.08:034:31First Quarter25Sun
26Mon9:5312.810:108.02:491.84:483.88:034:31First Quarter26Mon
27Tue10:3012.43:413.85:472.78:034:32First Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:028.111:09 AM11.94:425.76:391.68:044:33First Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:578.911:48 AM11.56:027.37:250.78:044:34Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri3:1910.112:2911.07:408.28:060.08:044:35Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat4:1511.11:1210.79:068.58:43-0.58:044:35Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 11% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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