47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

69°
H -°
L 51°
NW
6mph
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 3h 49m 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 - Jun 1830

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:0311.12:368.68:122.17:405.04:238:04Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:3811.03:329.38:441.28:365.64:228:05Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu2:1010.94:189.99:130.49:256.04:218:06Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri2:4110.84:5710.59:41-0.310:086.44:218:07Full Moon4Fri
5Sat3:1210.75:3111.010:11-0.910:486.64:208:08Full Moon5Sat
6Sun3:4410.66:0411.310:44-1.411:276.84:208:08Full Moon6Sun
7Mon4:1810.46:3811.711:19-1.74:198:09Full Moon7Mon
8Tue4:5510.27:1411.912:086.811:56 AM-1.94:198:10Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:3510.07:5212.112:526.812:36-1.84:198:11Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:219.68:3312.21:396.61:19-1.44:198:11Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:139.29:1612.22:316.22:05-0.84:188:12Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat8:168.710:0012.23:295.72:540.14:188:12Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun9:308.210:4612.24:304.83:491.34:188:13Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon10:558.011:3212.25:313.64:492.64:188:14Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:268.36:292.25:553.84:188:14Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:1812.21:529.17:220.87:054.94:188:14Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:0412.33:0510.08:11-0.68:125.64:188:15Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:4912.24:0611.08:57-1.89:156.14:188:15Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat2:3312.14:5911.79:41-2.610:146.44:188:16New Moon19Sat
20Sun3:1911.95:4712.210:25-3.011:096.44:188:16New Moon20Sun
21Mon4:0511.56:3212.511:09-3.04:188:16New Moon21Mon
22Tue4:5310.97:1512.612:026.411:52 AM-2.74:198:16Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:4310.37:5612.512:566.212:36-2.04:198:16Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:369.68:3612.41:515.91:20-1.04:198:17Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:338.99:1612.12:485.52:050.14:198:17Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:368.29:5711.83:475.02:521.44:208:17First Quarter26Sat
27Sun9:497.610:3811.64:474.33:422.84:208:17First Quarter27Sun
28Mon11:167.411:2011.35:443.54:394.14:218:17First Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:527.76:352.75:445.34:218:16First Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:0211.02:168.47:191.86:556.14:228:16Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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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