47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

54°
H -°
L 46°
E
6mph
Low tide
11:22 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 3h 57m at 11:22 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:40 am (10.7 ft)
Sunset today : 6:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:19 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Jan 1820

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:5212.74:2310.312:228.18:044:35Full Moon1Sat
2Sun7:1812.65:0710.012:577.88:044:36Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:4412.55:529.612:11-1.11:347.38:044:37Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:1012.46:409.112:47-0.52:136.88:044:38Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed8:3812.47:348.61:240.42:556.18:034:39Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu9:0612.38:368.02:001.53:415.28:034:41Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri9:3712.29:527.72:372.94:284.28:034:42Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat10:0811.911:267.83:174.55:153.18:034:43Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun10:4111.74:046.16:031.98:024:44Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:238.511:17 AM11.55:107.66:500.78:024:45Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue3:009.711:57 AM11.36:418.77:37-0.58:024:46Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed3:5810.912:4411.48:119.28:25-1.78:014:48Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:4011.81:3511.59:199.39:12-2.68:014:49Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:1712.52:2911.710:119.010:00-3.38:004:50New Moon14Fri
15Sat5:5212.93:2411.810:588.610:47-3.57:594:52New Moon15Sat
16Sun6:2613.24:2111.711:447.911:33-3.37:594:53New Moon16Sun
17Mon7:0013.45:2011.412:327.07:584:54Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:3413.56:2210.812:19-2.61:235.97:574:56Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:0813.57:2810.01:04-1.32:174.77:574:57Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu8:4213.48:439.21:500.43:133.47:564:59First Quarter20Thu
21Fri9:1813.210:118.72:372.54:112.37:555:00First Quarter21Fri
22Sat9:5512.73:284.75:101.37:545:01First Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:068.810:36 AM12.14:336.76:080.47:535:03First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:069.711:24 AM11.56:068.27:04-0.27:525:04Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue3:2510.912:1710.98:018.77:56-0.67:515:06Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:1811.81:1410.59:258.68:44-0.97:505:07Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:5912.32:0810.310:208.29:27-1.07:495:09Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:3312.42:5810.211:007.910:06-1.17:485:10Full Moon28Fri
29Sat6:0012.43:4210.211:317.510:42-1.07:475:12Full Moon29Sat
30Sun6:2212.34:2510.211:577.111:17-0.77:455:13Full Moon30Sun
31Mon6:4012.25:0610.112:246.57:445:15Full Moon31Mon
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 1% 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 New Moon (1% 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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