47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

60°
H 65°
L 53°
WNW
3mph
High tide
2:46 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, October 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 8:51 pm (6.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3m at 2:46 pm (11.3 ft)
Sunset today : 6:40 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:14 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (26% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Oct 1828

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:1510.44:281.56:396.26:155:56Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:1610.55:342.07:435.66:175:54Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:198.42:0110.66:392.38:274.96:185:52Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat1:288.72:3410.87:372.48:594.16:195:50Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun2:249.23:0110.98:262.59:253.46:215:48Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon3:109.73:2411.09:082.89:492.66:225:46Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue3:5010.13:4811.19:453.110:151.86:245:44New Moon7Tue
8Wed4:2810.54:1311.210:213.510:431.06:255:42New Moon8Wed
9Thu5:0610.94:4011.210:573.911:150.36:265:40New Moon9Thu
10Fri5:4611.25:1011.211:354.511:50-0.36:285:38New Moon10Fri
11Sat6:2811.35:4311.012:155.16:295:36Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:1411.46:1910.812:29-0.712:595.76:315:34Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon8:0511.47:0110.41:12-0.81:496.26:325:32Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue9:0111.27:529.92:00-0.72:496.66:345:30First Quarter14Tue
15Wed10:0511.18:569.42:54-0.34:026.76:355:28First Quarter15Wed
16Thu11:1311.110:179.03:550.35:256.36:365:26First Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:1711.35:010.86:405.36:385:25First Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:1111.66:091.47:394.06:395:23Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun1:089.41:5511.97:151.98:272.66:415:21Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon2:2010.12:3312.18:152.49:091.26:425:19Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue3:2110.83:0912.29:093.09:490.16:445:17Full Moon21Tue
22Wed4:1611.43:4512.210:003.610:28-0.86:455:16Full Moon22Wed
23Thu5:0811.84:2012.010:484.311:07-1.36:475:14Full Moon23Thu
24Fri5:5712.04:5711.611:365.011:46-1.56:485:12Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:4612.15:3611.112:265.76:505:10Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:3412.06:1810.412:27-1.31:186.26:515:09Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon8:2311.87:049.71:09-0.82:156.56:535:07Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue9:1411.57:578.91:53-0.13:236.76:545:05Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed10:0911.39:018.32:420.74:456.56:565:04Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu11:0511.110:197.83:351.66:055.96:575:02Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri11:5811.011:467.84:352.57:035.16:595:01Third Quarter31Fri
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 26% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (26% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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