47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

64°
H -°
L 50°
NNW
4mph
Low tide
7:43 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, October 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 19m at 7:43 pm (7.5 ft)
Next high tide : 11:41 pm (9.0 ft)
Sunset today : 6:42 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:12 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Mar 1830

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:2111.711:289.83:265.44:210.66:566:01First Quarter1Mon
2Tue10:1810.94:436.55:270.66:546:02First Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:1010.211:27 AM10.46:237.06:340.56:536:04Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu2:2610.812:4010.07:566.77:370.46:516:05Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri3:1911.31:4810.09:006.28:320.36:496:06Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat4:0011.62:4510.19:475.59:190.46:476:08Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun4:3111.73:3410.210:234.910:000.66:456:09Full Moon7Sun
8Mon4:5711.74:1710.310:544.410:370.96:436:11Full Moon8Mon
9Tue5:1811.74:5710.411:223.811:121.46:416:12Full Moon9Tue
10Wed5:4011.75:3610.411:503.211:462.06:396:14Full Moon10Wed
11Thu6:0411.66:1610.412:202.76:376:15Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri6:3111.56:5810.312:212.712:522.26:356:17Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat7:0011.37:4310.112:563.61:281.86:336:18Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun7:3211.08:329.91:334.42:071.66:316:20Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon8:0710.69:299.72:145.42:511.46:296:21Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue8:4610.110:379.53:036.23:411.46:276:22Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed9:349.711:599.64:066.94:381.36:256:24Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu10:359.45:307.35:401.16:236:25Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri1:1610.011:46 AM9.46:557.16:420.86:216:27Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat2:1110.612:549.77:586.57:410.46:196:28Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun2:5111.11:5610.28:455.68:340.16:176:29Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon3:2611.62:5310.89:264.49:240.06:156:31Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue3:5912.03:4811.310:063.210:110.36:136:32New Moon23Tue
24Wed4:3312.44:4211.710:481.910:570.96:116:34New Moon24Wed
25Thu5:0912.65:3711.811:310.811:431.86:096:35New Moon25Thu
26Fri5:4612.66:3411.812:16-0.16:076:37Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat6:2612.47:3311.612:312.91:03-0.66:056:38Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun7:0812.08:3611.21:224.01:52-0.86:036:39Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon7:5511.39:4710.92:195.22:46-0.56:016:41First Quarter29Mon
30Tue8:4810.511:0910.73:276.13:440.05:596:42First Quarter30Tue
31Wed9:539.74:546.54:480.65:576:44First Quarter31Wed
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 36% 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 Third Quarter (36% 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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