47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

52°
H 58°
L 50°
NE
3mph
Low tide
11:37 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, October 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 52m at 11:37 am (5.7 ft)
Next high tide : 4:57 pm (11.9 ft)
Sunset today : 6:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:44 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Dec 1789

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:0011.43:0011.110:107.510:08-1.47:444:27Full Moon1Tue
2Wed5:3411.93:3411.010:507.610:44-1.97:454:27Full Moon2Wed
3Thu6:0812.34:1211.011:317.611:22-2.17:464:27Full Moon3Thu
4Fri6:4312.64:5410.812:147.57:474:26Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:2112.85:4110.512:03-2.11:017.27:484:26Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:0112.96:3510.012:46-1.71:536.77:504:26Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:4212.97:389.31:32-1.02:506.17:514:26Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:2412.98:538.72:200.13:525.17:524:26Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed10:0812.910:228.33:121.64:563.97:534:25Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu10:5412.84:103.25:572.57:544:25Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:048.511:40 AM12.75:174.76:531.07:544:26Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:439.312:2712.66:326.07:44-0.37:554:26Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun3:0110.41:1412.57:486.98:31-1.47:564:26Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:0211.42:0112.38:577.39:15-2.27:574:26Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:5212.22:4612.09:577.49:57-2.57:584:26New Moon15Tue
16Wed5:3612.73:3211.710:517.410:39-2.67:584:26New Moon16Wed
17Thu6:1512.94:1811.211:417.211:19-2.37:594:27New Moon17Thu
18Fri6:5213.05:0510.712:287.08:004:27Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:2612.95:5410.112:00-1.71:166.68:004:27Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:5912.86:459.512:40-0.92:046.28:014:28Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:3212.67:418.91:200.22:545.78:014:28Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:0512.48:448.22:011.43:465.08:024:29First Quarter22Tue
23Wed9:4112.19:587.82:432.84:394.38:024:30First Quarter23Wed
24Thu10:1811.811:297.83:294.25:323.58:034:30First Quarter24Thu
25Fri10:5811.54:225.66:212.68:034:31First Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:148.311:40 AM11.35:306.87:051.78:034:32Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun2:399.212:2311.16:497.77:470.88:034:32Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon3:3610.11:0611.08:058.18:26-0.18:044:33Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue4:1610.91:4811.09:058.29:05-0.98:044:34Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed4:5011.52:2911.19:518.19:44-1.68:044:35Full Moon30Wed
31Thu5:2012.13:1211.210:337.910:25-2.18:044:36Full Moon31Thu
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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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