47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

54°
H -°
L 43°
NNE
0mph
Low tide
12:58 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, October 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 27m at 12:58 am (-1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:04 am (11.4 ft)
Sunset today : 6:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:24 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Apr 1813

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:4412.25:0411.511:031.311:131.65:546:45New Moon1Thu
2Fri5:1712.45:5911.711:450.211:592.65:526:46New Moon2Fri
3Sat5:5312.46:5611.712:29-0.75:506:48Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:3212.17:5611.612:473.71:16-1.15:486:49Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon7:1511.69:0211.31:404.92:07-1.25:466:51Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue8:0310.910:1711.02:415.93:02-0.85:456:52First Quarter6Tue
7Wed9:0010.111:4211.03:576.64:02-0.35:436:53First Quarter7Wed
8Thu10:139.35:356.85:090.45:416:55First Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:0111.111:40 AM8.87:106.26:200.95:396:56Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat2:0111.41:058.88:165.37:261.35:376:58Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun2:4611.52:169.29:034.38:241.65:356:59Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon3:2111.63:149.69:403.49:132.05:337:00Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue3:4811.54:039.910:112.69:562.55:317:02Full Moon13Tue
14Wed4:1111.44:4610.210:381.910:353.15:297:03Full Moon14Wed
15Thu4:3411.25:2510.511:041.311:123.85:277:05Full Moon15Thu
16Fri4:5711.16:0410.711:320.711:484.45:257:06Full Moon16Fri
17Sat5:2410.96:4310.812:010.35:237:07Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:5310.67:2310.912:265.112:340.05:217:09Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:2510.28:0610.91:065.81:10-0.15:207:10Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:599.88:5410.81:506.31:500.05:187:12Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed7:379.39:4910.72:416.82:340.25:167:13Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu8:238.810:5010.63:447.13:250.65:147:14Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri9:258.311:5410.75:037.04:221.05:127:16Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat10:428.16:226.65:251.25:117:17Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun12:4910.912:028.37:185.86:281.55:097:18Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon1:3311.21:148.88:004.67:281.65:077:20Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue2:1111.52:189.68:383.38:231.95:057:21Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed2:4511.93:1610.49:161.89:142.45:047:23Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu3:1912.14:1211.19:550.310:043.15:027:24New Moon29Thu
30Fri3:5412.35:0711.710:36-1.010:533.85:007:25New Moon30Fri
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 5% 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 Crescent (5% 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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