47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

56°
H 70°
L 51°
NNE
6mph
Low tide
4:29 am

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 0m at 4:29 am (-1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1833

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:0511.85:2311.310:07-1.810:366.24:228:04Full Moon1Sat
2Sun3:3911.46:1011.810:43-2.211:266.74:228:05Full Moon2Sun
3Mon4:1411.06:5212.011:19-2.34:218:06Full Moon3Mon
4Tue4:5210.57:3312.112:177.011:56 AM-2.24:218:07Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:329.98:1212.01:087.212:35-1.84:208:08Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:179.38:5111.92:017.11:16-1.24:208:09Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:068.79:3211.72:596.91:59-0.44:198:09Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:028.110:1411.54:026.62:440.54:198:10Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun9:097.510:5611.45:056.03:321.54:198:11Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon10:267.211:3711.36:015.14:252.64:188:11Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue11:517.26:464.25:223.64:188:12Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:1511.31:137.77:233.16:234.64:188:13Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:5011.32:238.47:561.87:235.44:188:13Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:2311.33:219.48:290.68:216.14:188:14Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:5611.34:1010.39:03-0.69:146.74:188:14Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun2:2911.34:5611.19:39-1.710:047.14:188:15New Moon16Sun
17Mon3:0411.35:4011.710:18-2.610:547.34:188:15New Moon17Mon
18Tue3:4311.36:2512.211:00-3.211:447.44:188:15New Moon18Tue
19Wed4:2611.27:1012.511:44-3.54:188:16Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:1610.97:5612.712:367.312:31-3.34:188:16Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:1110.38:4312.71:337.01:20-2.64:188:16Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:149.69:3012.72:356.42:11-1.64:198:16Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun8:278.810:1612.63:425.63:05-0.24:198:16First Quarter23Sun
24Mon9:518.111:0312.54:504.54:021.44:198:17First Quarter24Mon
25Tue11:297.911:4812.35:553.15:063.14:208:17First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:128.36:531.76:164.54:208:17Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:3212.12:409.27:430.47:295.74:208:17Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:1411.93:4910.28:28-0.78:406.54:218:17Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat1:5511.64:4311.09:08-1.59:426.94:218:16Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun2:3411.25:2911.69:45-1.910:367.14:228:16Full Moon30Sun
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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