47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

61°
H 59°
L 45°
SW
8mph
High tide
4:49 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 11:22 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 11m at 4:49 pm (11.9 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 - Sep 1820

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:2310.85:510.07:547.75:356:56Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat3:1611.36:580.08:577.05:366:54Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:579.23:5611.57:590.09:406.45:376:52Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon2:019.34:2711.58:490.010:125.85:396:50Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue2:539.64:4911.49:320.110:385.25:406:48New Moon5Tue
6Wed3:389.85:0611.310:080.311:014.55:416:46New Moon6Wed
7Thu4:189.95:2111.210:410.811:243.85:436:44New Moon7Thu
8Fri4:5810.05:3711.211:131.511:503.05:446:42New Moon8Fri
9Sat5:3910.05:5711.211:442.45:456:40Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:2210.06:2011.112:182.112:173.45:476:38Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:0710.06:4410.912:501.412:514.55:486:36Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue7:569.97:0910.61:260.91:285.75:496:34Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed8:539.87:3510.22:060.52:106.85:516:32First Quarter13Wed
14Thu10:039.78:069.82:520.43:057.75:526:30First Quarter14Thu
15Fri11:389.78:539.43:470.34:328.45:536:28First Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:2110.14:510.26:338.45:556:26First Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:2010.66:00-0.17:517.85:566:24Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon2:5611.17:06-0.48:346.95:576:22Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue1:089.83:2511.58:05-0.79:115.65:596:20Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed2:1510.43:5211.98:57-0.79:494.16:006:18Full Moon20Wed
21Thu3:1610.94:1912.29:45-0.310:282.56:016:16Full Moon21Thu
22Fri4:1411.34:4712.410:300.611:091.06:036:14Full Moon22Fri
23Sat5:1311.55:1712.411:151.911:50-0.36:046:12Full Moon23Sat
24Sun6:1211.55:4912.312:013.46:066:10Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon7:1411.56:2311.912:34-1.212:504.96:076:08Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue8:1911.37:0111.21:19-1.51:446.36:086:06Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:3211.07:4510.32:07-1.32:527.46:106:04Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu10:5810.98:409.43:01-0.74:307.96:116:02Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:2810.94:010.06:367.66:126:00Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:3811.15:100.77:516.86:145:58Third Quarter30Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9446248)

Common Questions About Des Moines, WA Tides

Collapse All
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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA