47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

55°
H -°
L 46°
ENE
7mph
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 5h 10m 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 - Mar 1820

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:0311.85:4810.012:113.76:566:01Full Moon1Wed
2Thu6:2211.96:3110.012:402.86:546:03Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:4511.87:189.912:303.01:132.06:526:04Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:0811.68:109.81:034.21:501.36:506:06Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:3311.39:119.71:395.52:310.76:486:07Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon8:0011.010:289.62:186.83:200.46:466:09Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue8:3110.63:107.94:170.26:446:10Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:209.79:19 AM10.24:378.85:22-0.16:426:11Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:0610.410:41 AM9.96:428.96:31-0.56:406:13Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri2:5811.012:1110.08:098.37:36-0.96:386:14Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat3:3211.51:2910.38:587.38:33-1.36:366:16Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:0011.92:3710.89:396.19:24-1.26:346:17Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:2712.33:3811.210:184.610:12-0.76:326:19New Moon13Mon
14Tue4:5412.64:3711.410:583.010:560.26:306:20New Moon14Tue
15Wed5:2112.85:3611.411:391.611:401.66:286:22New Moon15Wed
16Thu5:5112.86:3511.312:210.46:266:23Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:2212.67:3611.112:253.11:04-0.46:246:24Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:5512.18:4110.81:124.71:48-0.86:226:26Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:3111.49:5610.52:036.22:36-0.66:206:27First Quarter19Sun
20Mon8:1110.511:3010.43:077.43:28-0.26:186:29First Quarter20Mon
21Tue9:019.64:458.14:280.56:166:30First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:0810.610:13 AM8.87:037.95:371.06:146:32First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:1610.911:44 AM8.48:197.26:471.26:126:33Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri3:0111.11:078.59:046.47:491.36:106:34Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat3:3311.22:118.99:365.78:391.36:086:36Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun3:5611.23:029.310:014.99:201.56:066:37Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:1211.23:469.610:224.19:551.96:046:39Full Moon27Mon
28Tue4:2611.24:279.910:423.210:282.56:026:40Full Moon28Tue
29Wed4:4211.35:0810.211:042.311:013.26:006:41Full Moon29Wed
30Thu5:0111.35:4910.411:301.311:354.15:586:43Full Moon30Thu
31Fri5:2211.36:3210.712:000.45:566:44Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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