47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

61°
H 71°
L 51°
N
8mph
High tide
12:28 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, October 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 5:53 pm (8.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 04m at 12:28 pm (10.8 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 - Nov 1832

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:2611.14:432.17:315.77:004:59First Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:1011.25:472.78:064.87:024:57Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:588.01:4511.36:483.08:323.97:034:56Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun1:598.72:1511.47:433.38:572.97:054:54Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon2:509.42:4211.68:313.79:221.87:064:53Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue3:3610.13:0911.79:154.19:510.67:084:52Full Moon6Tue
7Wed4:2010.83:3711.89:584.610:24-0.57:094:50Full Moon7Wed
8Thu5:0311.54:0811.810:415.211:00-1.47:114:49Full Moon8Thu
9Fri5:4912.04:4111.711:255.811:40-2.07:124:47Full Moon9Fri
10Sat6:3712.35:1811.412:136.47:144:46Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:2912.56:0111.012:23-2.31:056.97:154:45Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon8:2412.56:5010.41:09-2.22:067.27:174:44Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue9:2312.47:519.72:00-1.63:177.17:184:42Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed10:2512.39:088.92:57-0.84:416.77:204:41Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu11:2712.210:428.43:580.36:035.77:214:40Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:2312.35:051.47:094.47:234:39Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:218.51:1012.36:152.47:592.97:244:38Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun1:489.11:5112.47:233.38:411.67:264:37Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon2:599.92:2612.38:244.19:180.47:274:36Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue3:5910.72:5912.19:194.99:53-0.57:294:35New Moon20Tue
21Wed4:5011.33:3011.910:105.610:26-1.17:304:34New Moon21Wed
22Thu5:3611.84:0211.510:586.210:59-1.57:314:33New Moon22Thu
23Fri6:1812.14:3511.011:456.711:33-1.57:334:33New Moon23Fri
24Sat6:5812.35:1010.512:327.17:344:32Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun7:3712.35:4810.012:09-1.31:217.37:364:31Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon8:1612.36:319.412:47-0.92:147.47:374:30Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue8:5712.17:208.71:27-0.33:157.27:384:30Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed9:4112.08:198.12:100.44:236.97:394:29First Quarter28Wed
29Thu10:2711.89:317.62:571.35:326.37:414:29First Quarter29Thu
30Fri11:1311.710:537.43:492.26:265.47:424:28First Quarter30Fri
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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