47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

67°
H -°
L 51°
NNW
7mph
Low tide
5:53 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, October 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 00m at 5:53 pm (8.1 ft)
Next high tide : 10:05 pm (9.5 ft)
Sunset today : 6:44 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:11 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - May 1832

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:3411.76:0611.811:23-1.511:465.14:587:27New Moon1Tue
2Wed5:1011.66:5912.012:05-2.24:577:29Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:4911.37:5412.112:365.812:50-2.54:557:30Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:3410.98:5412.01:316.41:39-2.34:537:31Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:2610.29:5811.92:356.82:33-1.74:527:33First Quarter5Sat
6Sun8:309.411:0511.83:526.83:32-0.84:507:34First Quarter6Sun
7Mon9:508.65:226.34:360.24:497:35First Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:0911.811:24 AM8.26:435.35:451.24:487:37First Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:0311.812:578.47:434.06:532.04:467:38Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:4811.92:178.98:302.77:562.84:457:39Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri2:2511.93:229.69:091.58:533.54:437:41Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat2:5711.84:1710.29:440.59:434.24:427:42Full Moon12Sat
13Sun3:2611.65:0610.710:16-0.310:305.04:417:43Full Moon13Sun
14Mon3:5511.35:5011.110:47-0.911:155.64:397:44Full Moon14Mon
15Tue4:2511.06:3111.411:18-1.211:596.24:387:46Full Moon15Tue
16Wed4:5610.67:0911.611:51-1.34:377:47Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:3110.17:4811.612:446.612:27-1.34:367:48Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:089.68:2911.61:316.91:04-1.04:357:49Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:509.19:1211.42:237.01:45-0.54:337:51Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:388.59:5911.33:236.92:300.14:327:52Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:357.910:4811.24:326.73:180.94:317:53Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue9:467.511:3511.25:416.14:121.64:307:54Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed11:067.36:355.35:102.44:297:55Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:1911.312:257.67:154.36:103.14:287:56Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:5711.41:368.37:503.17:103.74:277:57Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat1:3211.52:389.18:241.78:064.44:277:59Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun2:0511.73:3310.08:590.28:595.04:268:00Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon2:3911.84:2510.99:37-1.19:505.64:258:01New Moon28Mon
29Tue3:1411.95:1611.710:16-2.310:416.14:248:02New Moon29Tue
30Wed3:5211.96:0712.210:59-3.111:336.54:248:03New Moon30Wed
31Thu4:3411.76:5912.611:44-3.54:238:04Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 minimum.

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 (48% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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