47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

52°
H -°
L 49°
SSE
8mph
High tide
2:02 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, November 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 7:34 am (3.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 47m at 2:02 am (9.0 ft)
Sunset today : 4:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:57 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (20% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Feb 1771

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:1713.45:4211.512:154.17:425:18Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:5313.56:4111.012:12-0.81:043.27:415:20Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:3113.47:4510.312:580.61:552.47:395:21Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon8:1013.18:549.71:452.22:481.87:385:23Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue8:5112.610:179.32:353.93:441.47:365:24Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed9:3712.03:335.54:441.27:355:26Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:029.310:29 AM11.34:486.95:471.07:345:27Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:469.911:29 AM10.76:297.66:500.87:325:29Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat2:5710.612:3310.38:057.57:470.67:315:31Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun3:4611.21:3410.29:097.18:360.47:295:32Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:2311.52:2710.29:546.79:170.27:275:34Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue4:5111.63:1210.310:286.29:540.27:265:35New Moon12Tue
13Wed5:1311.73:5410.310:565.810:280.37:245:37New Moon13Wed
14Thu5:3111.74:3310.411:225.211:010.67:235:38New Moon14Thu
15Fri5:4911.95:1210.311:484.611:331.07:215:40New Moon15Fri
16Sat6:1112.05:5310.312:183.97:195:41Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:3612.16:3610.112:071.712:513.27:185:43Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:0312.07:2210.012:412.51:282.67:165:44Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:3311.98:149.71:163.52:082.07:145:46Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed8:0511.79:139.51:544.62:541.57:125:48First Quarter20Wed
21Thu8:4111.410:259.32:385.73:451.17:115:49First Quarter21Thu
22Fri9:2411.011:569.43:326.84:440.77:095:51First Quarter22Fri
23Sat10:2110.74:497.65:470.37:075:52First Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:2810.011:31 AM10.66:237.86:51-0.27:055:54Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon2:3210.712:4310.77:457.47:51-0.77:035:55Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue3:1611.41:5111.08:466.58:46-1.07:025:57Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed3:5211.92:5311.39:365.49:36-1.07:005:58Full Moon27Wed
28Thu4:2612.43:5111.610:214.110:23-0.76:586:00Full Moon28Thu
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 20% 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 (20% 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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