47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

63°
H 66°
L 48°
N
7mph
High tide
3:58 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, October 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 10:15 pm (3.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 44m at 3:58 pm (11.8 ft)
Sunset today : 6:36 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:17 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (9% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Jan 1825

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:4610.41:0011.18:108.58:27-0.88:044:36Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:2511.31:4511.29:108.69:09-1.68:044:37Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:5811.92:3111.49:588.49:51-2.38:044:38Full Moon3Mon
4Tue5:2912.43:1911.510:418.010:34-2.78:034:39Full Moon4Tue
5Wed6:0112.84:0911.511:247.511:17-2.88:034:40Full Moon5Wed
6Thu6:3413.15:0211.312:096.78:034:41Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:0713.45:5910.912:00-2.312:575.88:034:43Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:4213.57:0110.312:44-1.41:484.88:024:44Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun8:1913.68:109.61:300.02:433.78:024:45Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:5713.49:298.92:171.83:412.68:024:46Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue9:3813.111:088.73:083.74:411.68:014:47Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed10:2312.74:085.65:430.78:014:49Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:069.211:14 AM12.25:267.26:43-0.18:004:50Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri2:4210.312:0911.77:028.07:39-0.78:004:51Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat3:4511.31:0611.38:338.28:30-1.17:594:53Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:3312.02:0211.09:397.99:15-1.37:584:54Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:1112.42:5210.910:297.59:57-1.47:574:55New Moon17Mon
18Tue5:4312.53:3910.711:107.110:35-1.27:574:57New Moon18Tue
19Wed6:0912.54:2410.511:466.611:12-0.87:564:58New Moon19Wed
20Thu6:3212.55:0810.312:196.17:555:00New Moon20Thu
21Fri6:5312.55:539.912:525.57:545:01Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:1612.46:409.612:210.51:274.97:535:03Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:4112.47:309.212:561.52:044.27:525:04Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:0912.28:258.81:302.72:453.67:515:06Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:4012.09:298.52:064.03:292.97:505:07First Quarter25Tue
26Wed9:1311.610:488.42:445.34:172.37:495:09First Quarter26Wed
27Thu9:4911.33:286.75:101.77:485:10First Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:378.710:33 AM10.94:347.86:061.07:475:12First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:259.511:26 AM10.76:118.67:020.27:465:13Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun3:2110.412:2510.77:458.77:54-0.67:445:15Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon3:5711.11:2310.98:498.48:44-1.47:435:16Waxing 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 9% 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 (9% 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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