47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

45°
H 53°
L 44°
SE
5mph
High tide
8:45 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 29, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 2:06 pm (7.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 38m at 8:45 am (12.4 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 - Aug 1784

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:2511.45:5712.310:35-3.311:256.24:557:49Full Moon1Sun
2Mon4:2411.36:2912.611:21-2.84:567:47Full Moon2Mon
3Tue5:2511.07:0112.712:135.012:07-1.74:577:46Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:2710.57:3412.71:023.812:51-0.24:587:44Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:349.88:0712.61:532.61:371.65:007:43Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:489.28:4312.22:461.62:253.65:017:41Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat10:168.99:2311.63:400.83:215.55:027:40Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:079.14:380.34:367.15:047:38Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:549.95:380.06:278.05:057:37Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:0510.76:39-0.28:157.95:067:35Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:099.83:5511.37:37-0.49:207.55:087:33Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu1:149.64:3311.58:28-0.510:047.15:097:32Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri2:119.65:0311.59:13-0.710:366.65:107:30Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat2:599.85:2611.49:52-0.711:036.25:127:28New Moon14Sat
15Sun3:429.95:4411.410:28-0.611:265.65:137:27New Moon15Sun
16Mon4:229.96:0011.411:01-0.211:515.05:147:25New Moon16Mon
17Tue5:029.86:1811.511:330.35:167:23New Moon17Tue
18Wed5:449.76:3911.512:194.212:041.15:177:21Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:299.67:0211.512:503.412:372.15:187:20Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:189.47:2711.41:252.51:113.35:207:18Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:119.27:5411.12:031.81:464.75:217:16Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:149.18:2210.82:461.22:266.05:227:14First Quarter22Sun
23Mon10:339.08:5710.53:350.73:187.35:247:12First Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:239.34:320.24:398.35:257:10First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:089.95:35-0.26:318.65:267:08Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu3:0310.66:41-0.87:598.25:287:07Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:1810.13:4011.27:43-1.48:537.45:297:05Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat1:2910.54:1011.68:39-1.89:386.35:307:03Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun2:3410.94:3811.99:30-1.910:205.05:327:01Full Moon29Sun
30Mon3:3411.25:0612.210:17-1.511:023.65:336:59Full Moon30Mon
31Tue4:3311.35:3512.411:02-0.611:452.35:346:57Full Moon31Tue
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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