47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

63°
H 69°
L 48°
NNW
6mph
Low tide
3:20 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 14m at 3:20 pm (7.7 ft)
Next high tide : 7:41 pm (9.5 ft)
Sunset today : 6:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:28 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Mar 1808

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:0311.57:4910.012:563.71:351.86:566:01Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:3411.28:409.71:324.72:151.66:546:03Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu8:0810.89:399.42:125.73:001.56:526:04First Quarter3Thu
4Fri8:4610.410:539.32:586.63:501.46:506:06First Quarter4Fri
5Sat9:339.94:007.34:481.46:486:07First Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:249.410:34 AM9.65:277.85:501.26:466:08First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:429.911:44 AM9.56:597.66:510.86:446:10Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue2:3010.412:529.88:037.07:470.46:426:11Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed3:0511.01:5410.28:486.18:380.16:406:13Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu3:3411.52:5010.79:275.09:250.06:386:14Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:0411.93:4411.210:053.710:100.36:366:16Full Moon11Fri
12Sat4:3412.34:3811.610:462.310:540.96:346:17Full Moon12Sat
13Sun5:0712.65:3311.711:281.111:391.86:326:19Full Moon13Sun
14Mon5:4312.86:2911.712:120.06:306:20Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:2112.77:2811.412:253.012:59-0.66:286:21Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:0212.48:3211.11:144.21:48-0.96:266:23Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:4711.89:4410.72:095.42:42-0.76:246:24Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri8:3911.011:1010.53:136.33:41-0.26:226:26Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat9:4210.24:376.94:460.36:206:27Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:4110.610:59 AM9.56:206.85:560.86:186:29Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:5110.912:249.37:446.17:041.16:166:30Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue2:4211.21:419.48:425.28:051.46:146:31Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed3:1911.32:439.79:244.38:561.66:126:33Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu3:4811.43:3410.09:583.59:392.06:106:34Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:1111.34:1810.210:272.810:172.56:086:36New Moon25Fri
26Sat4:3111.34:5910.510:532.110:533.16:066:37New Moon26Sat
27Sun4:5211.25:3710.611:201.511:273.86:046:38New Moon27Sun
28Mon5:1611.16:1510.711:490.96:026:40New Moon28Mon
29Tue5:4411.06:5410.812:024.412:200.56:006:41Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:1410.87:3610.712:385.112:550.35:586:43Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu6:4610.58:2210.61:165.71:330.25:566:44Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 24% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Crescent (24% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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