47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

52°
H 60°
L 50°
ESE
5mph
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 4h 13m 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 - Apr 1732

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:399.811:3310.73:507.03:420.15:536:46First Quarter1Tue
2Wed9:499.05:317.04:461.05:516:47First Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:4810.711:15 AM8.57:036.45:551.65:496:49First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:4510.812:428.48:035.57:022.15:476:50Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat2:2510.91:558.88:464.68:002.45:456:52Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun2:5410.92:539.29:193.78:492.85:436:53Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon3:1710.93:419.79:452.89:303.35:416:54Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue3:3610.94:2310.110:082.010:073.85:396:56Full Moon8Tue
9Wed3:5710.95:0210.410:321.210:424.45:376:57Full Moon9Wed
10Thu4:2010.95:3910.710:590.511:175.05:356:58Full Moon10Thu
11Fri4:4610.96:1711.011:29-0.211:535.65:347:00Full Moon11Fri
12Sat5:1410.86:5611.112:02-0.65:327:01Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:4510.67:3911.212:326.112:40-0.95:307:03Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:1810.38:2711.11:136.61:21-1.05:287:04Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:5610.09:2110.92:017.02:07-0.85:267:05Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:429.610:2110.82:587.32:59-0.45:247:07Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu8:459.111:2310.94:107.23:570.05:227:08Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri10:068.75:296.75:000.65:207:10Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:1911.011:35 AM8.76:395.66:051.25:187:11Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun1:0611.31:009.17:344.27:091.95:177:12Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon1:4511.72:149.88:202.58:082.65:157:14Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue2:2212.03:1910.69:030.89:043.45:137:15Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed2:5712.24:1911.39:45-0.79:564.25:117:16New Moon23Wed
24Thu3:3412.35:1511.810:26-1.910:485.05:097:18New Moon24Thu
25Fri4:1212.26:0912.111:08-2.611:395.75:087:19New Moon25Fri
26Sat4:5211.87:0212.211:51-2.85:067:21Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun5:3511.37:5512.112:326.212:36-2.55:047:22Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:2210.58:4911.91:306.61:22-1.85:037:23Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue7:149.79:4511.62:346.82:11-0.95:017:25Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed8:148.910:4211.33:506.73:040.24:597:26First Quarter30Wed
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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