47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

45°
H -°
L 45°
SE
4mph
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 6h 03m 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 - Dec 1784

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:4912.46:489.01:05-1.12:577.67:444:27Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:2712.27:488.41:49-0.23:597.07:454:27Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri10:0512.08:597.72:340.95:016.37:464:27Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat10:4211.810:247.33:202.15:545.37:484:26Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun11:1811.74:113.56:364.17:494:26Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:017.411:52 AM11.65:074.87:112.97:504:26Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:358.112:2511.56:106.17:431.67:514:26Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed2:519.112:5611.47:177.18:150.47:524:26Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu3:4810.21:2811.48:217.98:49-0.87:534:25Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:3311.12:0111.49:188.49:25-1.77:544:25New Moon10Fri
11Sat5:1311.92:3611.410:098.710:03-2.57:554:26New Moon11Sat
12Sun5:5212.43:1611.410:558.810:45-3.07:564:26New Moon12Sun
13Mon6:3112.84:0011.411:418.711:29-3.27:564:26New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:1113.04:5011.112:308.47:574:26Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed7:5113.05:4610.712:15-3.01:237.97:584:26Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu8:3213.16:5010.01:02-2.42:217.27:594:26Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:1213.18:049.11:50-1.23:256.17:594:27First Quarter17Fri
18Sat9:5213.09:308.42:400.34:304.78:004:27First Quarter18Sat
19Sun10:3112.911:148.13:332.25:323.18:004:28First Quarter19Sun
20Mon11:1212.84:324.26:291.58:014:28First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:098.711:53 AM12.55:436.17:200.18:014:29Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed2:469.912:3512.27:067.58:06-1.18:024:29Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu3:5611.21:1811.98:308.38:49-1.88:024:30Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:4812.12:0211.59:418.59:29-2.28:034:30Full Moon24Fri
25Sat5:3212.72:4611.210:408.510:09-2.48:034:31Full Moon25Sat
26Sun6:1013.03:3010.811:288.310:48-2.28:034:32Full Moon26Sun
27Mon6:4313.04:1510.512:118.18:034:33Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:1312.95:0010.212:507.78:044:33Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:4012.75:479.812:04-1.41:297.38:044:34Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:0712.66:369.312:42-0.82:096.88:044:35Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri8:3412.57:328.61:190.22:526.18:044:36Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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