47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

45°
H -°
L 44°
E
4mph
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 6h 05m at 5:20 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 12:49 pm (11.9 ft)
Sunset today : 4:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:54 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (39% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Oct 1776

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:4611.57:0811.41:07-0.81:324.76:165:54Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:5211.27:5510.61:56-0.72:345.86:175:52Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu10:0711.08:509.82:49-0.33:516.56:195:50Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri11:3010.99:599.03:470.25:326.76:205:48Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:4911.04:520.97:066.26:225:46Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:5011.26:001.48:085.56:235:44Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:458.62:3411.37:061.68:534.76:245:42Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue1:548.93:0711.38:041.89:264.06:265:40Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed2:489.43:3311.38:512.19:533.36:275:39Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu3:339.83:5411.29:322.410:172.76:295:37New Moon10Thu
11Fri4:1310.14:1411.210:082.810:402.06:305:35New Moon11Fri
12Sat4:5010.44:3611.110:433.411:051.36:325:33New Moon12Sat
13Sun5:2710.75:0111.011:174.011:340.76:335:31New Moon13Sun
14Mon6:0510.95:2910.911:534.66:345:29Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:4511.05:5810.612:060.312:315.36:365:27Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed7:2811.16:2910.312:42-0.11:136.06:375:25Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu8:1711.17:049.91:21-0.22:016.66:395:23Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri9:1211.07:469.42:06-0.12:597.16:405:22First Quarter18Fri
19Sat10:1510.98:458.92:570.14:147.36:425:20First Quarter19Sat
20Sun11:2511.010:058.63:550.45:387.06:435:18First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:2811.25:000.86:516.26:455:16First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:2011.66:081.07:435.06:465:14Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:539.22:0211.97:121.38:273.66:485:13Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu2:039.92:3912.28:111.69:082.06:495:11Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri3:0510.73:1412.59:052.19:480.66:515:09Full Moon25Fri
26Sat4:0211.43:4912.69:552.810:29-0.76:525:08Full Moon26Sat
27Sun4:5811.94:2512.510:453.711:11-1.66:545:06Full Moon27Sun
28Mon5:5312.35:0312.211:354.611:53-2.06:555:04Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue6:4812.45:4311.612:285.56:575:03Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed7:4512.46:2710.912:37-2.01:256.36:585:01Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu8:4312.27:1610.01:23-1.52:316.87:005:00Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 39% 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 Third Quarter (39% 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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