47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

53°
H 72°
L 56°
S
3mph
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 4h 42m 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 - Jan 1835

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:2313.25:2310.61:027.68:044:36Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:0513.16:179.912:26-2.01:567.18:044:37Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:4112.97:119.21:08-1.02:506.68:044:38Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:1712.68:178.51:500.33:445.98:034:39Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon9:5312.39:297.82:381.74:445.08:034:40First Quarter5Mon
6Tue10:2312.010:597.63:203.25:384.18:034:41First Quarter6Tue
7Wed10:5911.74:144.86:263.08:034:42First Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:538.011:41 AM11.45:206.37:082.08:034:43First Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:358.912:1711.16:387.57:441.08:024:44Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat3:4110.012:5910.98:028.28:200.28:024:46Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun4:2310.91:3510.89:148.58:56-0.68:014:47Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon4:5911.62:1710.710:028.59:32-1.38:014:48Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:2912.12:5310.810:388.510:14-1.88:004:49Full Moon13Tue
14Wed5:5912.43:3510.811:148.310:50-2.28:004:51Full Moon14Wed
15Thu6:2912.74:1710.911:508.011:32-2.37:594:52Full Moon15Thu
16Fri6:5912.95:0510.812:267.57:584:53Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat7:2913.05:5310.512:14-2.11:146.97:584:55Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun8:0513.16:5310.112:56-1.51:566.07:574:56Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon8:3513.17:599.41:38-0.42:505.07:564:58Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue9:1113.19:118.82:201.13:443.87:554:59Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed9:5312.910:478.53:082.94:442.57:555:00Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu10:2912.64:084.95:441.27:545:02Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:418.911:17 AM12.35:206.66:440.07:535:03Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat2:2910.012:0512.06:447.97:38-1.07:525:05Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun3:4111.112:5911.78:208.48:32-1.77:515:06Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon4:3512.11:5911.49:328.39:20-2.27:505:08Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:1712.62:5311.310:267.910:02-2.37:485:09New Moon27Tue
28Wed5:5312.93:4111.111:147.510:44-2.17:475:11New Moon28Wed
29Thu6:2312.94:3510.811:567.011:26-1.77:465:12New Moon29Thu
30Fri6:5312.85:2310.512:386.47:455:14Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat7:2312.76:1110.012:08-1.01:205.87:445:16Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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