47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

50°
H 70°
L 55°
N
2mph
High tide
3:49 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 9:53 am (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3m at 3:49 am (9.8 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 - Aug 1823

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:359.35:45-0.35:408.14:537:51Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat2:5610.26:45-1.17:168.44:547:49Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:0711.03:4711.07:44-2.08:338.24:557:48Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon1:1211.14:2711.68:39-2.69:327.54:577:47Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue2:1611.35:0112.09:31-2.910:226.64:587:45New Moon5Tue
6Wed3:1611.45:3412.310:19-2.811:095.64:597:44New Moon6Wed
7Thu4:1511.36:0612.511:06-2.311:554.55:017:42New Moon7Thu
8Fri5:1411.06:3812.611:50-1.25:027:41Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:1510.57:1012.612:423.412:340.25:037:39Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:179.97:4412.31:302.41:191.95:047:37Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon8:259.48:1911.92:191.62:063.65:067:36First Quarter11Mon
12Tue9:429.08:5711.33:091.12:585.45:077:34First Quarter12Tue
13Wed11:219.09:4010.64:020.84:066.85:087:33First Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:129.55:000.75:487.75:107:31First Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:3310.16:010.67:417.85:117:29Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat3:2610.77:010.48:517.45:127:27Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:439.44:0511.07:560.29:367.05:147:26Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon1:429.54:3411.18:420.010:086.65:157:24Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue2:329.74:5611.29:23-0.210:336.15:167:22Full Moon19Tue
20Wed3:159.95:1311.29:58-0.310:565.55:187:20Full Moon20Wed
21Thu3:5610.05:2911.310:32-0.111:204.85:197:19Full Moon21Thu
22Fri4:3610.15:4811.511:050.311:484.05:207:17Full Moon22Fri
23Sat5:1810.16:0911.611:380.95:227:15Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:0310.06:3311.712:203.012:121.95:237:13Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:519.96:5911.612:552.112:483.05:247:11Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:449.87:2811.51:351.31:264.35:267:09Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed8:459.68:0011.22:190.62:085.65:277:07Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu9:589.48:3910.93:090.13:006.95:287:06Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri11:339.59:3110.54:07-0.24:147.85:307:04Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:209.95:12-0.55:568.25:317:02Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun2:2910.66:20-0.87:327.85:327:00Waning Crescent31Sun
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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