47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

51°
H 58°
L 48°
SSW
7mph
Low tide
7:34 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, November 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 3h 16m at 7:34 am (3.4 ft)
Next high tide : 2:01 pm (12.0 ft)
Sunset today : 4:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:59 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (12% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Apr 1768

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:1411.15:0010.310:431.710:453.85:536:46Full Moon1Fri
2Sat4:3311.15:3910.611:081.011:204.65:516:48Full Moon2Sat
3Sun4:5611.06:1710.811:360.311:555.35:496:49Full Moon3Sun
4Mon5:2210.96:5610.912:07-0.15:476:51Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:5110.67:3810.912:315.912:41-0.45:456:52Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:2110.38:2410.81:106.51:20-0.55:436:53Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:549.99:1710.61:547.12:03-0.35:416:55Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri7:319.610:1910.42:477.52:52-0.15:396:56Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat8:229.111:2810.43:567.73:480.25:376:57Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun9:378.75:207.54:500.65:356:59Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:2910.611:05 AM8.66:376.85:550.95:337:00Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:1610.912:298.97:315.66:571.35:317:02Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed1:5211.31:439.58:144.07:551.75:297:03Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu2:2511.72:4910.28:542.38:482.45:277:04Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri2:5612.03:5011.09:340.59:393.35:257:06New Moon15Fri
16Sat3:2912.34:4811.610:14-1.010:294.25:237:07New Moon16Sat
17Sun4:0412.45:4512.110:56-2.211:195.15:227:09New Moon17Sun
18Mon4:4212.36:4112.211:40-2.85:207:10Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue5:2311.97:3912.212:116.012:26-2.95:187:11Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed6:0811.38:3812.01:076.61:14-2.55:167:13Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:5810.59:4111.72:107.02:05-1.75:147:14Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri7:579.610:4811.43:267.13:00-0.75:137:16First Quarter22Fri
23Sat9:098.711:5211.25:006.84:010.55:117:17First Quarter23Sat
24Sun10:378.06:265.95:071.55:097:18First Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:4711.112:137.97:274.96:152.55:077:20First Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:2911.11:388.38:133.87:193.25:067:21Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed2:0111.02:468.88:482.78:154.05:047:22Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu2:2710.93:419.59:161.79:044.65:027:24Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri2:5010.94:2710.19:410.89:485.35:017:25Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat3:1310.85:0710.610:060.110:275.94:597:27Full Moon30Sat
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 12% 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 Waning Crescent (12% 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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