47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

61°
H 61°
L 44°
WSW
5mph
Low tide
6:39 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, October 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 6h 51m at 6:39 pm (7.7 ft)
Next high tide : 9:24 pm (8.2 ft)
Sunset today : 6:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:31 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Jun 1806

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:3210.86:2512.010:41-2.311:447.24:238:04Full Moon1Sun
2Mon4:1110.47:0012.011:18-2.24:228:05Full Moon2Mon
3Tue4:5210.07:3312.012:297.211:56 AM-1.94:218:06Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:369.68:0611.91:147.112:34-1.44:218:07Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:239.18:3911.72:006.81:14-0.74:208:07Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:148.69:1311.62:496.41:550.14:208:08Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:128.09:4911.53:405.82:371.24:208:09Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun9:197.510:2511.44:335.13:212.34:198:10Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon10:377.211:0211.35:244.24:103.64:198:10Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:057.46:103.15:064.94:198:11Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:318.16:531.96:116.04:188:12Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:1611.12:449.17:330.67:206.94:188:12Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:5411.23:4110.18:13-0.78:247.44:188:13Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:3311.24:2810.98:54-1.89:227.74:188:13Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun2:1411.35:1211.69:37-2.810:147.84:188:14New Moon15Sun
16Mon2:5811.45:5412.110:21-3.411:057.64:188:14New Moon16Mon
17Tue3:4611.46:3512.511:06-3.711:567.34:188:15New Moon17Tue
18Wed4:3911.27:1712.711:53-3.54:188:15Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:3610.77:5812.812:506.712:40-2.94:188:15Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:3910.18:3912.91:475.91:29-1.84:188:16Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:489.29:2012.82:485.02:18-0.34:188:16First Quarter21Sat
22Sun9:078.510:0212.73:513.83:111.54:188:16First Quarter22Sun
23Mon10:398.010:4512.44:542.64:093.44:198:16First Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:268.25:551.45:165.14:198:16First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:079.16:510.36:366.54:198:17Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:1611.63:2210.17:41-0.67:597.24:208:17Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri1:0211.34:1911.08:26-1.39:127.54:208:17Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat1:4710.95:0411.59:07-1.710:107.54:218:17Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun2:3110.65:4211.89:46-1.910:577.44:218:16Full Moon29Sun
30Mon3:1310.46:1411.910:23-1.911:367.24:228:16Full Moon30Mon
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 42% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (42% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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