47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

56°
H 70°
L 55°
SSE
6mph
High tide
10:58 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 4:12 pm (8.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 11m at 10:58 am (10.9 ft)
Sunset today : 6:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:10 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (59% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Oct 1834

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:4710.53:5412.09:17-0.110:013.16:155:56New Moon1Wed
2Thu3:4211.14:2412.310:040.410:401.76:165:54New Moon2Thu
3Fri4:3811.54:5612.410:501.211:220.46:175:52New Moon3Fri
4Sat5:3511.75:3112.411:362.46:195:50Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:3311.86:0712.112:05-0.712:243.76:205:48Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:3511.76:4611.612:51-1.31:175.16:225:46Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue8:4311.47:3010.91:39-1.42:176.36:235:44Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed9:5911.28:2310.02:31-1.13:347.16:245:43First Quarter8Wed
9Thu11:2511.29:309.13:29-0.55:197.36:265:41First Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:4611.34:330.37:006.76:275:39First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:4811.55:440.98:045.86:295:37Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:268.52:3311.66:531.38:504.96:305:35Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:418.83:0811.67:541.69:254.06:315:33Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue2:419.33:3311.58:441.99:533.36:335:31Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed3:309.73:5311.39:272.410:172.56:345:29Full Moon15Wed
16Thu4:1210.14:1111.210:043.010:401.86:365:27Full Moon16Thu
17Fri4:5210.44:3011.110:393.711:051.16:375:25Full Moon17Fri
18Sat5:3010.74:5211.011:144.411:320.56:395:24Full Moon18Sat
19Sun6:0910.95:1710.811:495.26:405:22Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:4911.15:4310.512:020.012:276.06:425:20Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:3211.26:1110.112:35-0.31:086.66:435:18Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed8:1911.26:409.71:13-0.41:567.36:455:16Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu9:1311.17:149.21:56-0.22:557.76:465:15Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri10:1611.08:048.72:450.14:147.96:485:13Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat11:2611.09:318.33:420.45:497.66:495:11Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:2811.24:460.86:596.76:515:09Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:1711.65:531.07:435.66:525:08Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:348.71:5511.96:581.38:214.16:535:06Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed1:469.42:2912.27:561.68:582.56:555:04Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu2:5010.33:0112.58:502.29:360.86:575:03New Moon30Thu
31Fri3:4911.13:3412.69:413.010:16-0.76:585:01New 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 59% 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 (59% 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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