47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

51°
H -°
L 48°
S
13mph
Low tide
12:39 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, October 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 27m at 12:39 am (-2.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1787

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:5010.26:4311.710:58-1.74:228:04Full Moon1Fri
2Sat4:279.97:1211.812:077.511:33 AM-1.74:228:05Full Moon2Sat
3Sun5:069.77:4311.812:457.412:10-1.64:218:06Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon5:489.48:1511.81:257.212:49-1.24:218:07Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue6:339.08:4911.82:096.91:29-0.74:208:08Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed7:258.59:2511.82:576.42:100.04:208:09Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu8:278.010:0111.83:485.72:541.14:198:09Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri9:407.610:3811.84:404.73:422.34:198:10Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat11:047.611:1611.85:323.44:363.74:198:11Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:348.16:212.05:395.14:188:11Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon1:599.07:080.46:486.34:188:12Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:3511.93:1010.17:55-1.17:587.14:188:13Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed1:1811.94:1011.18:41-2.49:047.54:188:13Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu2:0412.05:0211.99:28-3.410:047.74:188:14New Moon14Thu
15Fri2:5212.05:5012.410:15-4.011:007.54:188:14New Moon15Fri
16Sat3:4411.86:3512.711:03-4.111:567.24:188:15New Moon16Sat
17Sun4:3911.37:1912.811:51-3.74:188:15Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon5:3810.78:0212.812:536.712:39-2.94:188:15Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue6:409.98:4312.81:526.01:27-1.64:188:16Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed7:489.09:2412.62:545.12:16-0.14:188:16First Quarter20Wed
21Thu9:058.210:0412.33:584.13:071.74:188:16First Quarter21Thu
22Fri10:357.810:4411.95:003.14:033.54:198:16First Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:227.95:582.05:085.24:198:16First Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:028.76:491.16:266.54:198:17Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:0711.13:189.77:350.27:517.34:198:17Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:4910.74:1310.58:16-0.49:047.64:208:17Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed1:3110.54:5611.18:53-0.910:007.74:208:17Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu2:1110.35:3011.49:28-1.210:437.74:218:16Full Moon28Thu
29Fri2:5110.16:0011.610:03-1.511:187.54:218:16Full Moon29Fri
30Sat3:3110.16:2511.710:38-1.611:497.34:228:16Full Moon30Sat
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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