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 28m 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 1769

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:2710.312:098.67:406.56:461.55:536:46Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun2:0410.61:189.08:165.57:411.65:516:47Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon2:3311.02:189.68:484.28:311.85:496:49Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue3:0011.43:1310.39:212.89:182.25:476:50Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed3:2811.74:0611.09:571.310:032.95:456:52New Moon5Wed
6Thu3:5812.04:5811.510:35-0.110:483.75:436:53New Moon6Thu
7Fri4:3012.25:5211.911:15-1.311:344.65:416:54New Moon7Fri
8Sat5:0612.26:4712.011:59-2.15:396:56Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:4612.07:4511.912:235.412:45-2.45:376:57Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:3011.58:4711.71:166.21:35-2.25:356:59Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:2110.89:5511.42:176.82:29-1.65:337:00First Quarter11Tue
12Wed8:2210.011:1011.23:327.13:28-0.75:327:01First Quarter12Wed
13Thu9:389.15:066.84:340.25:307:03First Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:2011.211:10 AM8.66:376.05:441.15:287:04First Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:1711.312:448.67:434.86:531.95:267:05Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun2:0011.42:049.08:313.57:552.65:247:07Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon2:3411.43:099.59:092.48:493.25:227:08Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue3:0211.44:0310.19:421.49:373.95:207:10Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed3:2711.24:4910.510:100.610:194.65:187:11Full Moon19Wed
20Thu3:5111.15:3110.910:38-0.111:005.35:177:12Full Moon20Thu
21Fri4:1710.96:0911.111:06-0.611:395.95:157:14Full Moon21Fri
22Sat4:4610.66:4511.311:37-0.95:137:15Full Moon22Sat
23Sun5:1710.47:2211.312:186.412:11-1.05:117:17Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:5110.08:0211.212:586.712:47-0.95:097:18Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:299.68:4611.11:437.01:28-0.65:087:19Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:109.29:3410.92:337.12:12-0.25:067:21Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:598.710:2710.83:337.13:000.45:047:22Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri9:038.211:1910.84:436.83:531.05:037:23Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat10:217.95:516.24:521.75:017:25Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:0610.911:44 AM8.06:455.25:532.44:597:26Third Quarter30Sun
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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