47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

53°
H -°
L 50°
N
1mph
Low tide
6:50 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, October 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 5h 20m at 6:50 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1829

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:2210.16:4411.212:292.812:302.55:356:57Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:069.97:1611.01:042.31:063.35:366:55Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu7:539.77:4910.71:422.01:454.25:376:53Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri8:469.58:2610.42:241.72:295.25:396:51First Quarter4Fri
5Sat9:489.39:1010.03:121.53:226.15:406:49First Quarter5Sat
6Sun11:049.210:039.74:061.34:316.75:416:47First Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:279.55:071.05:557.05:436:45First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:3710.06:090.77:126.75:446:43Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:159.82:2710.67:100.28:106.05:456:41Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:1910.23:0711.28:06-0.28:575.15:476:39Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri2:1810.73:4211.78:57-0.59:413.95:486:37Full Moon11Fri
12Sat3:1411.24:1712.19:45-0.410:242.75:496:35Full Moon12Sat
13Sun4:0911.64:5312.310:320.011:071.65:516:33Full Moon13Sun
14Mon5:0411.75:3012.511:190.811:520.75:526:31Full Moon14Mon
15Tue6:0011.76:0912.412:061.85:536:29Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:5811.56:5112.112:390.012:553.05:556:27Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu8:0011.17:3511.51:28-0.31:494.25:566:25Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri9:0810.78:2510.82:20-0.22:505.35:576:22Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat10:2610.49:2410.03:160.14:066.15:596:20Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun11:5410.410:359.44:180.65:426.46:006:18Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:1210.65:251.07:136.06:016:16Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:1110.96:331.38:165.36:036:14Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed1:109.12:5411.17:351.49:014.66:046:12Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu2:119.43:2611.18:281.59:364.06:056:10Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri3:029.73:5111.19:121.710:043.46:076:08Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat3:4510.04:1211.19:502.010:292.86:086:06New Moon26Sat
27Sun4:2310.34:3411.110:262.510:542.26:096:04New Moon27Sun
28Mon5:0010.54:5711.010:593.011:211.66:116:02New Moon28Mon
29Tue5:3710.65:2411.011:333.511:511.16:126:00New Moon29Tue
30Wed6:1510.75:5310.812:094.26:135:58Waxing Crescent30Wed
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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