47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

52°
H -°
L 51°
N
1mph
Low tide
3:29 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 18m at 3:29 am (-1.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1835

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:539.98:1611.31:037.012:59-1.04:597:26Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:229.59:0511.21:507.41:40-0.84:587:28Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun6:559.110:0111.12:467.72:25-0.54:567:29Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon7:398.611:0111.03:567.83:17-0.14:557:30First Quarter4Mon
5Tue8:528.15:247.54:160.44:537:32First Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:0011.110:26 AM7.96:366.85:190.94:527:33First Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:4811.311:56 AM8.07:215.76:221.34:507:34Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri1:2611.61:158.67:584.27:221.94:497:36Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat2:0011.82:259.48:352.58:182.64:477:37Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun2:3112.13:2810.39:130.79:113.54:467:38Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon3:0312.34:2711.29:52-1.010:034.54:447:40Full Moon11Mon
12Tue3:3712.45:2511.810:32-2.310:545.54:437:41Full Moon12Tue
13Wed4:1312.36:2312.311:15-3.211:486.34:427:42Full Moon13Wed
14Thu4:5211.97:2012.511:59-3.64:407:44Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri5:3511.48:1912.512:457.012:46-3.44:397:45Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:2410.69:2012.31:497.41:36-2.74:387:46Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:209.610:2212.13:057.42:29-1.64:377:47Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon8:298.711:2311.94:357.03:26-0.44:357:49Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue9:547.96:026.14:290.94:347:50Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:1811.711:31 AM7.57:065.05:352.04:337:51Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:0311.61:057.77:543.86:413.14:327:52Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri1:3811.52:238.38:322.67:434.04:317:53Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat2:0711.33:269.09:031.68:384.84:307:54Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun2:3111.14:189.89:300.69:275.64:297:56Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon2:5310.95:0310.49:55-0.210:116.34:287:57New Moon25Mon
26Tue3:1710.85:4210.910:21-0.910:526.94:277:58New Moon26Tue
27Wed3:4310.56:1811.310:49-1.411:337.34:267:59New Moon27Wed
28Thu4:1010.36:5211.611:21-1.74:268:00New Moon28Thu
29Fri4:4010.07:2811.712:147.611:55 AM-1.84:258:01Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:139.78:0711.812:577.812:33-1.84:248:02Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun5:499.48:5011.81:447.81:15-1.64:238:03Waxing Crescent31Sun
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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