47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

46°
H -°
L 45°
SSE
9mph
Low tide
1:24 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 : in 2h 59m at 1:24 am (-3.0 ft)
Next high tide : 8:45 am (12.4 ft)
Sunset today : 5:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:47 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - May 1785

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:418.811:3411.34:357.43:57-0.24:587:28Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon10:138.35:526.55:000.64:567:29Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:2111.511:49 AM8.36:535.06:041.64:547:30Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed1:0111.71:178.87:413.37:082.64:537:32Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu1:3712.02:349.68:241.48:083.74:517:33Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri2:1012.23:4110.59:05-0.39:054.74:507:34Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat2:4412.24:4111.39:45-1.810:005.74:487:36New Moon7Sat
8Sun3:1912.15:3711.910:25-2.810:536.44:477:37New Moon8Sun
9Mon3:5611.86:2912.311:05-3.211:477.04:457:38New Moon9Mon
10Tue4:3511.47:2012.411:47-3.24:447:40Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:1810.78:1012.212:437.412:31-2.74:437:41Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:0610.09:0012.01:437.51:17-1.94:417:42Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:599.29:5111.72:517.42:04-1.04:407:44Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat8:018.410:4111.44:107.02:550.14:397:45First Quarter14Sat
15Sun9:157.711:2811.25:276.33:501.34:387:46First Quarter15Sun
16Mon10:427.36:305.34:482.54:367:47First Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:0811.012:177.37:164.25:493.64:357:49First Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:4210.91:437.87:523.16:514.64:347:50Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu1:1210.92:528.68:212.07:505.54:337:51Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:3910.83:489.58:470.98:446.34:327:52Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat2:0610.84:3410.29:14-0.19:336.94:317:53Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun2:3310.75:1510.99:43-1.010:187.44:307:55Full Moon22Sun
23Mon3:0210.75:5211.410:15-1.811:007.74:297:56Full Moon23Mon
24Tue3:3310.66:3011.810:51-2.311:437.94:287:57Full Moon24Tue
25Wed4:0710.57:0912.011:30-2.74:277:58Full Moon25Wed
26Thu4:4710.37:5012.112:278.012:12-2.74:267:59Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:3210.18:3312.11:167.912:58-2.54:258:00Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:269.79:1712.12:107.61:45-2.04:258:01Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:319.110:0012.13:117.02:35-1.14:248:02Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon8:488.410:4312.24:176.03:280.24:238:03Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue10:187.911:2312.25:214.64:251.84:238:04Third Quarter31Tue
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 91% 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 (91% 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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