47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

51°
H 59°
L 50°
SE
2mph
High tide
7:43 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, November 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 1:21 pm (8.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 22m at 7:43 am (12.1 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 - Jul 1731

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:2611.04:4911.58:50-1.79:507.74:228:16Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon2:1210.75:2911.89:31-1.910:417.54:238:16New Moon2Mon
3Tue2:5610.46:0311.910:10-2.011:237.34:238:16New Moon3Tue
4Wed3:4010.26:3111.910:47-1.94:248:15New Moon4Wed
5Thu4:2310.06:5611.912:007.011:23 AM-1.64:258:15New Moon5Thu
6Fri5:069.77:1911.912:346.711:59 AM-1.14:258:14Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat5:529.37:4411.91:106.212:35-0.54:268:14Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:408.98:1111.91:475.61:110.44:278:14Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:328.58:4011.82:274.91:471.54:288:13Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:308.09:1111.73:114.12:252.84:298:12First Quarter10Tue
11Wed9:387.79:4411.43:563.33:054.24:308:12First Quarter11Wed
12Thu11:007.710:2011.24:452.43:525.64:308:11First Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:408.15:351.44:566.94:318:10First Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:199.06:270.46:197.84:328:10Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun3:2410.07:18-0.77:438.34:338:09Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:3710.94:0910.88:08-1.78:508.24:348:08Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:3011.14:4611.48:57-2.59:447.94:358:07Full Moon17Tue
18Wed2:2411.35:2111.99:45-3.110:337.34:368:06Full Moon18Wed
19Thu3:1911.45:5512.310:31-3.311:206.54:388:06Full Moon19Thu
20Fri4:1611.46:2912.611:17-3.14:398:05Full Moon20Fri
21Sat5:1511.17:0312.812:095.512:03-2.34:408:04Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:1710.57:3912.91:004.412:49-1.04:418:03Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:239.98:1512.81:533.31:350.74:428:01Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:359.28:5412.62:482.22:242.64:438:00Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed9:588.79:3512.13:451.33:184.54:447:59Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu11:428.810:2111.54:440.64:256.24:467:58Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:329.45:450.15:557.34:477:57Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:5310.36:44-0.37:397.74:487:56Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:1310.53:4911.07:40-0.78:577.54:497:54Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon1:1310.24:3111.48:30-0.99:517.24:507:53Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue2:0710.05:0511.69:14-1.010:316.84:527:52Waning Crescent31Tue
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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