47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

54°
H 69°
L 53°
NNE
2mph
Low tide
9:53 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 38m at 9:53 am (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : 4:25 pm (11.9 ft)
Sunset today : 6:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:18 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Mar 1823

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:1412.08:3010.01:154.11:580.96:576:00Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:4611.59:379.71:595.52:410.86:556:02Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon8:2210.811:049.62:496.83:290.96:536:03Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue9:0510.13:587.84:241.16:516:05Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:589.710:02 AM9.45:578.35:271.36:496:06Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:1910.211:15 AM9.07:548.06:331.36:476:08Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:0610.612:319.08:507.47:331.16:456:09Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat3:3710.91:359.29:246.88:230.96:436:10Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:0011.12:289.69:486.29:050.76:426:12Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:1711.23:149.910:095.49:420.86:406:13Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:3311.53:5810.310:324.410:181.16:386:15New Moon11Tue
12Wed4:5111.74:4210.610:593.310:541.76:366:16New Moon12Wed
13Thu5:1211.95:2810.811:302.111:302.56:346:18New Moon13Thu
14Fri5:3612.06:1710.912:051.06:326:19Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:0312.07:0911.012:083.612:440.06:306:21Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:3311.98:0610.812:494.81:27-0.66:286:22Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon7:0711.79:1110.51:336.02:15-0.96:266:23Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:4611.210:3310.32:257.13:10-0.96:246:25First Quarter18Tue
19Wed8:3710.73:347.94:12-0.66:226:26First Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:1310.49:48 AM10.05:138.25:22-0.36:206:28First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:3610.811:18 AM9.67:037.76:33-0.16:186:29Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat2:2811.312:489.68:146.67:380.06:156:30Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:0611.62:059.99:025.38:350.36:136:32Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon3:3611.93:1010.29:423.99:250.86:116:33Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:0312.14:0710.610:182.610:101.66:096:35Full Moon25Tue
26Wed4:2812.15:0010.810:531.510:532.66:076:36Full Moon26Wed
27Thu4:5412.05:5011.011:270.511:353.76:056:38Full Moon27Thu
28Fri5:2111.86:3911.112:01-0.16:036:39Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:5011.57:2711.012:174.812:36-0.56:016:40Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:2111.08:1710.91:005.81:13-0.55:596:42Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon6:5610.49:1110.61:476.71:54-0.25:576:43Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 4% 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 Waning Crescent (4% 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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