47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

66°
H 65°
L 51°
NNW
11mph
High tide
3:27 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 9:37 pm (4.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 46m at 3:27 pm (11.6 ft)
Sunset today : 6:38 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:15 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (17% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Feb 1827

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:1912.58:549.21:482.72:582.77:435:17Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:5512.010:088.82:334.23:492.47:415:19First Quarter2Fri
3Sat9:3511.511:468.73:235.74:432.17:405:20First Quarter3Sat
4Sun10:2110.94:276.95:411.87:395:22First Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:379.211:15 AM10.46:007.76:381.47:375:23First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:519.912:1410.17:447.97:321.07:365:25Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed3:3810.51:1110.18:527.78:190.67:345:26Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:1111.02:0210.29:357.39:000.27:335:28Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri4:3611.32:4810.310:066.99:38-0.17:315:29Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat4:5711.63:3010.510:336.410:14-0.37:305:31Full Moon10Sat
11Sun5:1811.94:1210.711:025.710:50-0.27:285:33Full Moon11Sun
12Mon5:4112.24:5510.711:334.911:270.17:275:34Full Moon12Mon
13Tue6:0612.45:4010.712:084.07:255:36Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:3512.66:2910.612:040.712:473.17:235:37Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:0612.77:2310.312:431.71:302.27:225:39Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri7:4012.68:2310.01:232.82:171.57:205:40Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:1712.49:329.62:084.23:090.97:185:42Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun9:0112.010:599.53:005.64:070.57:175:43Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon9:5311.54:066.85:100.27:155:45Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:469.810:56 AM11.15:347.56:17-0.27:135:47Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed2:1310.512:0910.87:117.57:21-0.57:125:48Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu3:0911.21:2010.88:286.98:20-0.77:105:50Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri3:5111.82:2510.99:246.09:12-0.87:085:51Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:2512.23:2311.110:105.19:59-0.67:065:53New Moon24Sat
25Sun4:5612.44:1711.110:514.210:42-0.17:045:54New Moon25Sun
26Mon5:2512.55:0811.011:303.311:240.77:035:56New Moon26Mon
27Tue5:5412.55:5710.912:082.67:015:57Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:2412.36:4610.612:041.712:462.06:595:59Waxing Crescent28Wed
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 17% 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 (17% 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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