47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

53°
H 57°
L 38°
N
4mph
High tide
3:40 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 10:18 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 31m at 3:40 pm (11.5 ft)
Sunset today : 6:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:40 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Feb 1795

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:2011.92:1111.39:317.59:19-1.67:425:18Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:0212.43:0311.110:247.110:03-1.67:405:20Full Moon2Mon
3Tue5:3712.63:5210.911:086.610:45-1.57:395:21Full Moon3Tue
4Wed6:0812.74:3910.711:486.211:24-1.07:385:23Full Moon4Wed
5Thu6:3612.65:2510.412:255.77:365:24Full Moon5Thu
6Fri7:0312.56:1110.112:02-0.41:025.27:355:26Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:3012.46:599.712:400.51:404.67:335:28Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:5912.27:509.21:171.52:204.17:325:29Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:3011.98:478.81:552.83:033.67:305:31Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:0411.59:558.52:354.13:503.17:295:32Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed9:4211.111:238.53:205.54:402.67:275:34Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu10:2410.74:186.75:352.17:265:35Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:158.911:13 AM10.35:417.66:301.57:245:37Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:409.712:0810.17:198.07:230.87:225:39Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:2910.51:0310.28:347.98:120.07:215:40Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:0411.11:5410.49:217.68:58-0.77:195:42Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:3311.62:4310.79:577.19:41-1.37:175:43Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:0012.03:3111.110:336.510:24-1.57:165:45New Moon18Wed
19Thu5:2912.44:2011.311:105.711:06-1.57:145:46New Moon19Thu
20Fri5:5912.75:1211.411:504.711:49-1.07:125:48New Moon20Fri
21Sat6:3112.96:0611.212:333.77:105:49Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:0513.07:0410.912:320.01:192.77:085:51Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:4212.98:0710.41:171.32:091.87:075:52Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue8:2112.69:189.92:042.93:031.27:055:54First Quarter24Tue
25Wed9:0412.110:469.62:584.64:010.77:035:55First Quarter25Wed
26Thu9:5311.54:036.15:040.47:015:57First Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:359.910:53 AM10.95:327.26:100.26:595:58First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:0910.612:0210.47:177.47:15-0.16:576:00Waxing Gibbous28Sat
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 93% 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 Waxing Gibbous (93% 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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