47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

46°
H 58°
L 39°
ENE
3mph
Low tide
9:26 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 3h 41m at 9:26 am (3.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1795

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:4511.06:3612.212:063.212:090.25:356:56Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:4010.87:1112.112:492.212:531.45:366:54Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:4010.57:5011.91:371.41:402.85:376:52Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:4710.18:3211.62:280.72:334.35:396:50Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat10:069.89:2111.13:240.33:365.75:406:48Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun11:429.910:2110.54:260.14:576.75:416:46Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:1810.35:31-0.16:367.05:436:44Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue2:2910.96:38-0.28:026.65:446:42Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:459.93:1911.47:41-0.49:015.95:456:40Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu1:5210.13:5911.78:36-0.49:465.25:476:38Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri2:5010.24:3111.79:25-0.310:244.55:486:36New Moon11Fri
12Sat3:4110.44:5811.710:080.010:573.85:496:34New Moon12Sat
13Sun4:2710.55:2311.610:480.511:293.25:516:32New Moon13Sun
14Mon5:1110.55:4711.411:261.35:526:30New Moon14Mon
15Tue5:5510.46:1411.212:012.612:032.25:536:28Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:3910.36:4211.012:342.112:413.25:556:26Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:2610.17:1310.61:081.71:204.25:566:24Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:169.97:4710.21:461.52:035.25:576:22Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:139.78:259.62:281.42:546.25:596:20First Quarter19Sat
20Sun10:219.69:129.13:151.44:006.96:006:18First Quarter20Sun
21Mon11:459.610:118.74:101.55:357.36:026:16First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:0610.05:101.57:147.16:036:14First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:0310.46:131.38:096.66:046:12Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:318.82:4210.87:121.08:436.06:066:10Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri1:319.33:1311.28:050.69:135.26:076:08Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat2:249.93:4111.58:530.49:444.16:086:06Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun3:1310.54:0911.89:380.410:183.06:106:04Full Moon27Sun
28Mon4:0211.14:3912.010:220.710:561.86:116:02Full Moon28Mon
29Tue4:5311.45:1212.211:051.411:360.66:126:00Full Moon29Tue
30Wed5:4611.75:4612.211:502.46:145:58Waning Gibbous30Wed
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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