47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

67°
H -°
L 51°
NW
2mph
High tide
8:03 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:29 am (-1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 09m at 8:03 pm (10.9 ft)
Sunset today : 6:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:08 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (70% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Apr 1836

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:3311.84:4210.710:482.310:491.95:546:46Full Moon1Fri
2Sat4:5712.05:3211.111:221.011:302.95:526:47Full Moon2Sat
3Sun5:2412.16:2511.312:00-0.35:506:48Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon5:5412.07:2211.412:124.212:41-1.25:486:50Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue6:2711.88:2411.312:585.41:27-1.75:466:51Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed7:0411.39:3511.11:506.62:17-1.75:446:53Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu7:4910.611:0210.92:557.63:13-1.35:426:54Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri8:489.84:248.14:17-0.75:406:55Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:3411.110:11 AM9.16:227.75:28-0.15:386:57Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:4211.411:49 AM8.77:476.76:400.35:366:58Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon2:3011.71:188.98:395.57:450.75:347:00Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue3:0711.82:319.39:194.28:411.25:327:01Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed3:3511.93:319.89:533.09:301.85:307:02Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu3:5911.84:2410.210:241.910:132.75:287:04New Moon14Thu
15Fri4:2111.75:1210.510:541.010:543.65:267:05New Moon15Fri
16Sat4:4311.55:5810.811:230.211:344.75:247:07New Moon16Sat
17Sun5:0611.26:4311.011:53-0.45:237:08New Moon17Sun
18Mon5:3210.87:2711.112:145.612:25-0.75:217:09Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue6:0010.38:1311.112:576.512:59-0.85:197:11Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed6:319.89:0211.01:457.21:38-0.65:177:12Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu7:059.29:5910.82:417.62:21-0.15:157:14Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri7:458.611:0610.63:577.93:110.45:137:15First Quarter22Fri
23Sat8:468.16:077.74:080.95:127:16First Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:1310.610:13 AM7.77:267.15:111.35:107:18First Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:0610.811:41 AM7.77:586.36:141.65:087:19First Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:4411.012:578.08:205.47:121.85:067:20Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed2:1311.22:018.78:424.28:052.25:057:22Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu2:3911.42:589.59:092.88:522.75:037:23Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri3:0411.73:5110.39:391.29:383.55:017:25Full Moon29Fri
30Sat3:3011.94:4411.010:13-0.310:244.45:007:26Full Moon30Sat
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 70% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Gibbous (70% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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