47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

46°
H -°
L 45°
NE
2mph
Low tide
2:13 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 29, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 17m at 2:13 am (-2.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Mar 1783

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:3512.32:5610.710:096.39:45-1.26:566:01New Moon1Sat
2Sun5:0312.43:5410.810:485.210:29-0.76:546:03New Moon2Sun
3Mon5:2712.54:4810.811:244.111:110.16:526:04New Moon3Mon
4Tue5:5112.55:4110.712:013.06:506:06New Moon4Tue
5Wed6:1512.46:3310.512:372.16:486:07Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:4012.17:2710.312:292.71:131.46:466:09Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:0711.78:2310.01:094.21:510.96:446:10Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat7:3611.29:279.81:505.62:320.76:426:11Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun8:0710.510:489.72:386.93:170.86:406:13First Quarter9Sun
10Mon8:449.83:438.04:101.06:386:14First Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:429.89:34 AM9.25:528.55:111.36:366:16First Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:1110.210:50 AM8.78:108.16:181.36:346:17First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:0010.612:138.78:587.67:211.06:326:19Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri3:3210.91:228.99:267.08:130.76:306:20Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat3:5511.12:179.49:466.48:580.56:286:22Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun4:1311.33:059.810:055.69:370.56:266:23Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon4:3011.53:5010.210:274.610:140.86:246:24Full Moon17Mon
18Tue4:4811.84:3610.610:553.310:511.46:226:26Full Moon18Tue
19Wed5:0912.05:2410.811:262.011:282.46:206:27Full Moon19Wed
20Thu5:3312.16:1611.012:020.76:186:29Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:0012.17:1011.112:073.612:41-0.36:166:30Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat6:2912.08:1010.912:494.91:24-1.06:146:31Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:0211.79:1910.71:356.32:13-1.36:126:33Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon7:4111.110:4710.52:307.43:08-1.26:106:34Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue8:3110.53:468.34:11-0.86:086:36Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:3310.79:44 AM9.75:408.55:21-0.46:066:37Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:5111.111:20 AM9.27:317.76:34-0.16:046:38Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri2:4011.512:539.28:326.57:410.16:026:40Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:1611.82:109.69:145.38:380.46:006:41Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun3:4511.93:1310.09:513.99:261.05:586:43Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon4:0912.04:0910.310:242.710:101.85:566:44New Moon31Mon
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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