47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

46°
H 51°
L 38°
N
5mph
High tide
9:46 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 3:11 pm (8.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 29m at 9:46 am (12.2 ft)
Sunset today : 5:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:50 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (73% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Jun 1782

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:078.610:4312.14:076.72:58-0.44:228:05Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun9:297.811:2811.85:225.73:541.14:218:05Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon11:057.36:254.54:542.64:218:06Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:0811.612:477.57:143.25:594.04:208:07Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:4211.42:168.27:541.97:065.34:208:08Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu1:1211.23:289.28:280.88:116.34:208:09Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri1:3910.94:2310.18:57-0.19:117.14:198:09Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat2:0610.75:0910.89:25-0.810:047.64:198:10Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun2:3410.55:4711.39:54-1.410:518.04:198:11New Moon9Sun
10Mon3:0410.36:2011.610:25-1.811:328.14:188:12New Moon10Mon
11Tue3:3610.16:5211.810:59-2.04:188:12New Moon11Tue
12Wed4:119.97:2311.912:108.211:35 AM-2.14:188:13New Moon12Wed
13Thu4:499.77:5712.012:498.112:14-2.14:188:13Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:319.48:3312.01:317.912:55-1.84:188:14Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:199.19:0912.12:177.51:38-1.44:188:14Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:178.69:4612.13:086.92:23-0.64:188:15Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:288.110:2212.14:036.03:090.54:188:15First Quarter17Mon
18Tue9:517.710:5712.24:584.74:002.04:188:15First Quarter18Tue
19Wed11:257.711:3412.25:503.14:573.64:188:16First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:028.36:391.46:025.34:188:16Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:1112.22:329.47:27-0.47:136.64:188:16Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:5012.23:4510.68:13-1.98:257.64:198:16Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun1:3212.14:4411.68:59-3.19:328.14:198:16Full Moon23Sun
24Mon2:1712.05:3612.39:46-3.910:348.24:198:17Full Moon24Mon
25Tue3:0611.86:2412.610:32-4.111:318.04:208:17Full Moon25Tue
26Wed3:5711.47:0812.711:19-3.94:208:17Full Moon26Wed
27Thu4:5210.97:5012.712:277.712:07-3.34:208:17Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:5010.28:3012.61:247.112:54-2.44:218:16Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:519.49:0812.42:236.51:40-1.14:218:16Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:578.59:4412.13:245.62:270.44:228:16Third 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 73% 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 Gibbous (73% 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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