47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

56°
H -°
L 54°
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 55m 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 - Jul 1833

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:1210.96:0811.910:22-2.111:257.24:238:16Full Moon1Mon
2Tue3:5110.56:4312.010:58-2.14:238:16Full Moon2Tue
3Wed4:3110.17:1412.012:097.211:35 AM-1.94:248:16Full Moon3Wed
4Thu5:149.87:4412.012:507.012:12-1.54:258:15Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:599.48:1411.91:326.712:50-0.94:258:15Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:478.98:4611.82:156.41:29-0.24:268:14Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:398.49:2011.73:005.92:090.74:278:14Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon8:387.99:5511.63:495.22:511.84:288:14Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue9:467.510:3211.44:394.43:363.14:288:13Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed11:067.411:1011.35:283.54:284.44:298:12Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:367.86:162.45:295.64:308:12Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:008.67:011.26:406.64:318:11Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:2911.13:079.67:450.07:507.24:328:10Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun1:1011.13:5910.58:28-1.28:537.54:338:10Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon1:5311.24:4411.39:12-2.29:487.64:348:09New Moon15Mon
16Tue2:3811.45:2611.99:56-3.010:387.44:358:08New Moon16Tue
17Wed3:2611.46:0712.310:42-3.411:287.04:368:07New Moon17Wed
18Thu4:1811.46:4712.611:28-3.44:378:06New Moon18Thu
19Fri5:1311.17:2812.812:186.512:15-3.04:388:05Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat6:1210.68:0912.81:125.71:03-2.14:398:04Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun7:179.98:5012.82:084.91:52-0.74:408:03Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon8:289.19:3212.63:083.92:431.04:428:02First Quarter22Mon
23Tue9:508.510:1612.34:102.93:392.84:438:01First Quarter23Tue
24Wed11:308.311:0311.95:131.94:444.64:448:00First Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:198.86:130.96:036.04:457:59Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri2:469.87:090.07:316.84:467:58Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:4211.03:4810.77:59-0.68:487.14:477:57Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun1:3110.74:3711.38:44-1.19:497.14:497:55Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon2:1810.55:1611.79:25-1.310:366.94:507:54Full Moon29Mon
30Tue3:0210.35:4811.810:03-1.411:146.74:517:53Full Moon30Tue
31Wed3:4410.26:1511.710:40-1.311:486.54:527:51Full Moon31Wed
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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