47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

45°
H -°
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 6h 40m 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 - Jan 1785

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:5712.38:348.11:541.63:345.18:044:37Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun9:2712.29:487.72:313.04:214.18:044:38Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon9:5911.911:227.73:104.65:093.28:044:39Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue10:3311.63:566.15:562.18:034:40Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:228.411:10 AM11.35:017.66:431.18:034:41Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu3:009.511:51 AM11.16:328.67:290.08:034:42Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri3:5510.612:3711.18:039.18:15-1.08:034:43Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:3411.51:2611.29:119.29:00-2.08:024:45Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:0712.12:1711.410:009.09:45-2.78:024:46New Moon9Sun
10Mon5:3812.63:0911.610:438.510:30-3.28:014:47New Moon10Mon
11Tue6:1013.04:0311.611:267.911:15-3.28:014:48New Moon11Tue
12Wed6:4113.24:5911.412:117.18:004:50Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:1313.45:5811.012:00-2.61:006.08:004:51Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:4613.57:0210.312:44-1.61:514.87:594:52Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:2013.58:129.51:280.02:453.67:594:54Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun8:5513.49:338.92:141.93:422.47:584:55First Quarter16Sun
17Mon9:3213.011:168.83:034.14:401.37:574:56First Quarter17Mon
18Tue10:1412.54:026.15:400.57:564:58First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:219.411:01 AM11.95:227.86:40-0.27:554:59Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu2:5610.511:56 AM11.37:118.77:36-0.77:555:01Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri3:5711.512:5510.98:508.78:27-1.07:545:02Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:4212.21:5310.69:558.39:13-1.27:535:04Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:1812.42:4610.510:417.99:55-1.27:525:05Full Moon23Sun
24Mon5:4812.53:3310.411:177.410:33-1.17:515:07Full Moon24Mon
25Tue6:1212.44:1710.311:486.911:09-0.87:505:08Full Moon25Tue
26Wed6:3212.35:0010.112:176.47:485:10Full Moon26Wed
27Thu6:5112.35:449.912:465.77:475:11Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:1112.36:309.612:160.41:185.07:465:13Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:3412.37:199.212:491.41:534.27:455:14Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:5912.28:148.81:222.62:313.47:445:16Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon8:2612.09:178.61:554.03:132.77:425:17Third Quarter31Mon
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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