47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

55°
H -°
L 53°
NNE
4mph
High tide
1:19 am

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 : 7:59 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 50m at 1:19 am (9.0 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 1828

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:5712.04:4610.411:435.911:230.07:435:17Full Moon1Fri
2Sat6:1912.25:2610.312:135.37:425:18Full Moon2Sat
3Sun6:4412.46:0810.112:464.77:405:20Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon7:1112.46:549.912:321.01:234.07:395:21Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue7:4112.47:449.61:071.92:033.37:385:23Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed8:1412.38:419.31:452.92:482.77:365:24Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu8:4912.19:509.02:264.23:392.07:355:26Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri9:3011.811:159.03:155.54:351.47:335:28Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat10:1811.54:186.75:360.77:325:29Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:569.511:17 AM11.35:427.56:38-0.17:305:31Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon2:2010.312:2211.37:117.77:38-0.87:295:32Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue3:1511.11:2611.48:257.38:33-1.47:275:34Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed3:5811.82:2711.69:236.59:24-1.77:255:35Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:3512.43:2611.810:135.610:12-1.77:245:37New Moon14Thu
15Fri5:1112.84:2211.711:004.610:58-1.27:225:38New Moon15Fri
16Sat5:4613.05:1811.611:453.611:43-0.47:215:40New Moon16Sat
17Sun6:2113.16:1411.212:312.87:195:42Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:5713.07:1110.712:280.71:182.17:175:43Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:3412.78:1110.21:132.12:051.77:155:45Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed8:1212.29:189.72:003.62:551.57:145:46First Quarter20Wed
21Thu8:5411.610:399.42:525.03:491.47:125:48First Quarter21Thu
22Fri9:4210.93:556.34:471.57:105:49First Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:209.410:38 AM10.25:207.15:501.57:085:51First Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:529.911:43 AM9.87:077.36:521.47:075:52Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon2:5310.412:499.68:257.07:481.27:055:54Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue3:3510.81:489.79:156.68:351.07:035:55Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed4:0511.12:389.99:506.19:160.87:015:57Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:2811.23:2210.110:185.59:520.86:595:58Full Moon28Thu
29Fri4:4811.44:0210.310:424.910:270.96:576:00Full Moon29Fri
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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