47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

45°
H -°
L 44°
ENE
3mph
Low tide
5:20 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, November 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 3h 23m at 5:20 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 12:49 pm (11.9 ft)
Sunset today : 4:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:56 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (29% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Jul 1776

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:1911.15:5711.910:31-2.711:157.24:238:16Full Moon1Mon
2Tue4:0211.16:3612.311:13-3.04:238:16Full Moon2Tue
3Wed4:5010.97:1712.512:037.011:57 AM-3.04:248:15Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu5:4210.67:5812.712:536.512:43-2.64:258:15Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri6:4010.18:4012.71:476.01:31-1.74:268:14Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat7:459.49:2312.72:465.22:21-0.54:268:14Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun8:598.710:0812.63:484.23:141.14:278:14Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon10:258.210:5412.44:513.14:122.84:288:13Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:058.35:541.85:194.44:298:12Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:458.96:520.66:355.74:308:12Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:3011.93:059.97:44-0.47:546.54:318:11Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri1:1711.64:0610.88:31-1.29:046.84:328:10Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat2:0311.34:5411.59:14-1.810:036.94:338:10New Moon13Sat
14Sun2:4711.05:3511.89:55-2.010:536.94:348:09New Moon14Sun
15Mon3:3010.76:1012.010:34-2.011:366.74:358:08New Moon15Mon
16Tue4:1310.46:4112.011:12-1.84:368:07New Moon16Tue
17Wed4:5610.17:1012.012:176.511:49 AM-1.44:378:06Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu5:419.77:3911.912:566.212:27-0.84:388:05Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri6:279.38:0911.81:365.71:05-0.14:398:05Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat7:178.88:4111.72:175.31:440.94:408:04Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun8:118.39:1511.53:024.72:242.04:418:02First Quarter21Sun
22Mon9:137.99:5211.33:494.13:063.34:428:01First Quarter22Mon
23Tue10:277.710:3111.04:393.43:554.54:438:00First Quarter23Tue
24Wed11:557.811:1310.85:302.54:545.74:457:59First Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:298.46:211.66:076.74:467:58Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri2:439.37:090.77:247.24:477:57Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:4310.63:3510.17:56-0.38:307.44:487:56Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun1:2910.84:1610.98:41-1.39:237.34:497:54Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon2:1611.04:5311.59:26-2.110:107.04:517:53Full Moon29Mon
30Tue3:0411.25:2911.910:10-2.610:556.54:527:52Full Moon30Tue
31Wed3:5311.36:0512.310:55-2.811:415.84:537:50Full Moon31Wed
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 29% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (29% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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