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 3h 38m 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 - Jun 1785

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:577.96:192.95:283.44:228:05Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:0312.21:348.67:101.26:364.94:218:06Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:4212.22:579.77:56-0.57:466.24:218:07Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat1:2112.14:0410.88:40-1.88:547.04:208:07Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun2:0111.95:0011.69:22-2.89:577.54:208:08New Moon5Sun
6Mon2:4211.65:4912.210:03-3.210:547.84:198:09New Moon6Mon
7Tue3:2511.36:3412.410:45-3.311:487.74:198:10New Moon7Tue
8Wed4:1010.87:1512.411:27-3.04:198:10New Moon8Wed
9Thu4:5710.27:5412.312:417.612:10-2.54:188:11Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:489.68:3112.11:347.312:52-1.74:188:12Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:419.09:0611.92:286.81:35-0.84:188:12Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:418.39:4111.73:256.22:190.44:188:13First Quarter12Sun
13Mon8:487.610:1511.54:225.43:031.74:188:13First Quarter13Mon
14Tue10:077.210:4911.35:154.53:503.24:188:14First Quarter14Tue
15Wed11:417.111:2311.16:033.44:434.74:188:14First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:237.76:442.35:466.04:188:15First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:498.77:221.26:597.14:188:15Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:3310.83:509.77:580.28:127.84:188:15Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun1:0810.64:3510.58:33-0.89:148.24:188:16Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:4410.65:1311.29:10-1.610:048.34:188:16Full Moon20Mon
21Tue2:2210.65:4811.69:49-2.310:478.34:188:16Full Moon21Tue
22Wed3:0310.76:2112.010:30-2.811:298.24:198:16Full Moon22Wed
23Thu3:4810.76:5512.211:12-3.14:198:16Full Moon23Thu
24Fri4:3710.67:3012.412:127.811:56 AM-3.14:198:17Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:3110.38:0412.612:597.212:41-2.64:208:17Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:319.88:4012.71:506.41:26-1.74:208:17Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:389.19:1512.72:465.32:12-0.34:218:17Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue8:548.49:5212.63:444.03:011.54:218:16Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed10:248.010:3112.54:432.63:553.54:228:16Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:098.25:411.14:585.44:228:16Third Quarter30Thu
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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