47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

51°
H -°
L 49°
SSW
11mph
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 5h 20m 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 - Mar 1769

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:459.410:16 AM9.65:298.15:361.46:556:02Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:109.811:25 AM9.37:288.06:381.26:536:03Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri2:5510.312:359.38:297.57:350.96:516:05Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat3:2510.71:359.69:036.98:240.56:496:06Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun3:4811.12:2810.19:316.19:080.36:476:08Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:0811.43:1810.510:005.19:490.36:456:09New Moon6Mon
7Tue4:3011.84:0710.910:313.910:290.76:436:11New Moon7Tue
8Wed4:5512.14:5611.211:062.611:091.46:416:12New Moon8Wed
9Thu5:2312.45:4811.311:451.311:512.46:396:14New Moon9Thu
10Fri5:5412.56:4311.312:270.26:376:15Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:2812.57:4111.112:343.61:12-0.56:356:16Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:0512.28:4610.81:204.92:01-0.96:336:18Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:4811.710:0210.52:126.12:55-0.96:316:19First Quarter13Mon
14Tue8:3811.111:3610.43:177.13:56-0.56:296:21First Quarter14Tue
15Wed9:4310.34:457.65:03-0.16:276:22First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:0810.611:05 AM9.76:347.46:140.26:256:24Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri2:1211.112:339.57:586.67:220.46:236:25Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat2:5711.41:519.78:535.58:210.76:216:26Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:3211.72:5510.09:354.49:111.06:196:28Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:0011.73:4910.310:103.39:551.66:176:29Full Moon20Mon
21Tue4:2311.74:3710.510:412.410:352.36:156:31Full Moon21Tue
22Wed4:4611.75:2210.711:111.611:143.26:136:32Full Moon22Wed
23Thu5:0911.56:0510.811:411.011:514.06:116:33Full Moon23Thu
24Fri5:3511.46:4710.812:120.56:096:35Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:0411.17:3010.712:294.912:450.26:076:36Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:3510.78:1610.61:085.71:220.16:056:38Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:1010.39:0710.31:516.42:030.36:036:39Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:489.710:0710.02:407.02:490.66:016:40Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed8:359.211:209.93:437.53:421.05:596:42Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu9:368.75:107.64:411.35:576:43Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:3410.010:52 AM8.56:457.25:441.55:556:45Third Quarter31Fri
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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