47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

46°
H -°
L 44°
NNE
4mph
Low tide
2:13 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 18m at 2:13 am (-2.7 ft)
Next high tide : 9:46 am (12.2 ft)
Sunset today : 5:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:48 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (83% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Dec 1782

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:049.21:1312.47:135.48:19-0.17:444:28Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon3:1210.41:4712.68:156.48:59-1.87:454:27Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue4:1211.52:2312.69:157.39:41-3.17:464:27New Moon3Tue
4Wed5:0712.43:0212.610:128.010:24-3.97:474:26New Moon4Wed
5Thu5:5913.03:4612.411:088.311:10-4.27:484:26New Moon5Thu
6Fri6:5013.34:3411.912:058.47:494:26Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:4113.35:2811.21:058.27:504:26Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:3113.26:2810.412:47-3.12:107.87:514:26Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:2013.07:369.41:37-2.03:237.17:524:26First Quarter9Mon
10Tue10:0712.88:568.42:29-0.54:396.17:534:25First Quarter10Tue
11Wed10:5212.510:317.83:231.15:474.87:544:25First Quarter11Wed
12Thu11:3312.34:212.96:433.57:554:26First Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:217.812:1012.05:264.67:292.17:564:26Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat2:038.612:4411.76:396.18:071.07:574:26Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun3:219.71:1611.47:557.28:400.17:584:26Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon4:1910.81:4711.19:057.99:11-0.67:584:26Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:0511.62:1810.810:058.39:41-1.17:594:27Full Moon17Tue
18Wed5:4212.12:5110.610:548.510:12-1.48:004:27Full Moon18Wed
19Thu6:1512.43:2510.411:358.610:46-1.68:004:27Full Moon19Thu
20Fri6:4312.54:0210.212:108.58:014:28Full Moon20Fri
21Sat7:1112.54:4010.012:448.48:014:28Full Moon21Sat
22Sun7:4112.65:219.81:208.18:024:29Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon8:1212.66:079.412:37-1.32:017.78:024:29Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:4412.67:009.01:17-0.82:477.18:034:30Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed9:1712.78:038.41:570.03:376.38:034:31Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu9:5112.69:218.02:401.24:285.18:034:31Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri10:2512.610:527.93:252.75:193.78:034:32Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat11:0012.54:184.46:092.08:044:33Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:358.411:37 AM12.55:216.16:580.48:044:34Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon2:139.512:1812.46:377.57:46-1.28:044:35Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue3:2910.81:0212.47:578.48:32-2.58:044:36Waning Crescent31Tue
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 83% 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 Gibbous (83% 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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