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 3h 20m 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 - Sep 1784

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:3211.26:0612.511:460.75:366:55Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:3310.96:3812.312:291.112:312.35:376:53Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:3610.67:1211.91:140.21:184.05:386:51Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:4510.37:4911.32:01-0.22:105.65:406:49Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun10:0610.08:3110.52:51-0.33:147.05:416:47Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon11:4610.19:249.73:470.04:527.85:426:45Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:2210.44:490.47:007.75:446:43Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:2710.85:570.78:177.15:456:41Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu3:1211.17:040.79:046.55:466:39Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:148.93:4511.28:010.79:385.85:486:37Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat2:139.24:0911.18:480.710:045.25:496:35Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun3:009.54:2711.19:280.810:264.55:506:33New Moon12Sun
13Mon3:429.84:4111.110:021.110:473.75:526:31New Moon13Mon
14Tue4:2210.04:5711.210:341.611:102.85:536:29New Moon14Tue
15Wed5:0210.15:1611.311:062.411:371.95:546:27New Moon15Wed
16Thu5:4310.35:3711.311:393.35:566:25Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:2610.46:0111.112:071.112:134.35:576:23Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:1210.56:2610.912:410.412:505.35:586:21Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:0410.46:5410.61:20-0.11:316.46:006:19Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:0410.27:2510.32:04-0.32:197.36:016:17First Quarter20Mon
21Tue10:2110.18:069.92:55-0.43:268.16:026:14First Quarter21Tue
22Wed11:5810.29:169.43:55-0.35:068.46:046:12First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:2110.55:03-0.26:527.96:056:10First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:1111.06:14-0.27:556.96:066:08Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:239.42:4611.47:19-0.38:395.66:086:06Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:409.93:1611.88:17-0.19:194.06:096:04Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon2:4610.53:4312.19:080.39:582.46:116:02Full Moon27Mon
28Tue3:4611.04:1112.39:561.210:370.96:126:00Full Moon28Tue
29Wed4:4511.34:4012.310:422.311:16-0.46:135:58Full Moon29Wed
30Thu5:4211.65:1012.211:283.711:56-1.26:155:56Waning Gibbous30Thu
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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