47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

48°
H 54°
L 46°
SSW
9mph
High tide
7:49 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, October 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 1:12 pm (7.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 25m at 7:49 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 - Oct 1786

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:5310.34:481.27:197.16:155:55First Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:3910.65:531.37:546.36:175:53Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:208.52:1110.96:541.38:235.36:185:51Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed1:279.12:3711.37:481.48:533.96:205:49Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu2:269.83:0311.68:371.79:252.46:215:47Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri3:2010.63:2911.99:232.210:000.86:225:45Full Moon6Fri
7Sat4:1411.33:5812.210:083.110:39-0.76:245:43Full Moon7Sat
8Sun5:0711.84:3012.310:544.111:19-1.96:255:41Full Moon8Sun
9Mon6:0212.15:0512.211:415.16:275:39Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:5912.25:4511.912:03-2.512:316.16:285:37Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:0012.06:2911.312:50-2.61:276.96:295:35Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:0611.77:2210.51:41-2.22:347.46:315:34Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri10:2011.58:289.62:37-1.44:027.56:325:32Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat11:3711.49:548.83:39-0.45:467.06:345:30Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:4311.44:480.67:065.96:355:28Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:3311.55:591.48:004.66:375:26Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue1:048.62:1011.57:072.18:423.46:385:24Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed2:189.12:4011.58:062.89:152.36:405:22Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu3:189.73:0311.48:563.69:441.36:415:21Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:0910.33:2411.39:414.310:100.56:435:19New Moon20Fri
21Sat4:5410.83:4611.110:225.110:36-0.26:445:17New Moon21Sat
22Sun5:3411.14:1010.911:015.911:03-0.66:465:15New Moon22Sun
23Mon6:1111.44:3710.611:406.511:34-0.96:475:13New Moon23Mon
24Tue6:4811.55:0610.312:197.06:495:12Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:2611.55:389.912:07-0.91:017.46:505:10Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:0811.56:139.512:44-0.81:487.76:515:08Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri8:5511.36:539.01:26-0.52:457.86:535:07Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat9:4811.17:468.52:120.03:557.76:555:05First Quarter28Sat
29Sun10:4411.19:028.13:030.65:167.26:565:03First Quarter29Sun
30Mon11:3611.210:327.94:001.26:196.46:585:02First Quarter30Mon
31Tue12:2011.35:011.87:025.26:595:00First 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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