47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

56°
H 71°
L 51°
NNE
6mph
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 7h 05m 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 - May 1833

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:4212.13:1410.09:151.99:042.44:597:27Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu3:1512.24:1410.69:540.59:553.24:577:28Full Moon2Thu
3Fri3:4712.15:0811.110:31-0.610:444.14:557:30Full Moon3Fri
4Sat4:2011.96:0011.511:08-1.311:325.04:547:31Full Moon4Sat
5Sun4:5311.56:5011.711:45-1.84:527:32Full Moon5Sun
6Mon5:2911.07:3911.812:225.812:23-1.84:517:34Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:0610.48:2911.71:156.51:03-1.54:497:35Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed6:489.69:2011.52:136.91:46-0.94:487:36Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:358.910:1511.33:237.12:32-0.24:467:38Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri8:338.211:1211.14:496.93:230.74:457:39Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat9:467.66:136.44:201.54:447:40Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:0611.011:10 AM7.37:125.65:212.34:427:42Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:5111.012:337.57:534.76:232.94:417:43Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:2711.01:448.08:233.87:213.54:407:44Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed1:5811.12:428.68:482.78:134.04:387:45Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu2:2511.23:329.49:131.78:594.54:377:47Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri2:5111.24:1710.19:410.59:435.14:367:48New Moon17Fri
18Sat3:1811.25:0010.810:11-0.510:265.74:357:49New Moon18Sat
19Sun3:4711.25:4411.410:45-1.511:106.24:347:50New Moon19Sun
20Mon4:1811.26:3011.811:22-2.211:566.74:337:52New Moon20Mon
21Tue4:5311.07:1712.112:03-2.74:327:53Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:3310.78:0812.212:467.112:48-2.74:317:54Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:1910.39:0212.21:427.31:36-2.44:307:55Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri7:159.79:5812.12:477.22:29-1.74:297:56First Quarter24Fri
25Sat8:248.910:5412.14:016.83:26-0.74:287:57First Quarter25Sat
26Sun9:498.311:4712.15:205.94:280.44:277:58First Quarter26Sun
27Mon11:258.06:294.65:331.64:267:59First Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:3512.21:018.37:253.16:412.84:258:00Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed1:1712.22:249.08:121.67:463.84:248:01Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu1:5512.23:339.98:530.28:464.74:248:02Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri2:3112.14:3110.79:31-1.09:435.54:238:03Full Moon31Fri
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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