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 27m 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 - May 1768

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:3710.75:4411.010:33-0.611:056.44:577:28Full Moon1Sun
2Mon4:0410.56:1911.311:02-1.111:436.84:567:29Full Moon2Mon
3Tue4:3410.46:5511.411:35-1.44:547:31Full Moon3Tue
4Wed5:0610.17:3311.512:237.112:12-1.64:537:32Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:409.98:1611.51:057.312:52-1.54:517:33Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:199.69:0211.41:527.51:36-1.34:507:35Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:079.29:5011.42:477.42:23-0.84:487:36Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:088.710:4011.43:507.13:15-0.14:477:37Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon9:278.211:2611.54:586.34:110.74:457:39Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue10:568.06:015.15:121.84:447:40Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:0911.612:268.36:543.66:162.94:437:41Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:4811.81:489.17:411.87:193.94:417:42Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri1:2612.02:5910.18:240.08:214.94:407:44Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat2:0312.24:0311.09:07-1.69:195.84:397:45New Moon14Sat
15Sun2:4212.35:0011.89:50-2.810:166.44:377:46New Moon15Sun
16Mon3:2212.15:5412.310:33-3.511:116.94:367:47New Moon16Mon
17Tue4:0511.86:4612.511:18-3.74:357:49New Moon17Tue
18Wed4:5211.37:3612.612:077.112:04-3.44:347:50Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:4310.68:2612.41:067.112:51-2.74:337:51Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:389.89:1512.22:097.01:39-1.74:327:52Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:408.910:0311.93:206.52:29-0.54:317:53First Quarter21Sat
22Sun8:528.110:4911.64:345.93:220.94:307:55First Quarter22Sun
23Mon10:177.511:3211.45:434.94:182.34:297:56First Quarter23Mon
24Tue11:537.46:393.95:203.74:287:57First Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:1011.21:287.97:242.76:264.94:277:58Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:4511.02:458.78:011.77:335.84:267:59Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri1:1710.83:459.58:320.78:356.54:258:00Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat1:4810.74:3210.39:01-0.19:287.14:248:01Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun2:1810.65:1210.99:31-0.910:147.44:248:02Full Moon29Sun
30Mon2:5010.55:4611.310:02-1.410:557.64:238:03Full Moon30Mon
31Tue3:2310.36:1811.610:35-1.911:337.74:228:04Full Moon31Tue
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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