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 51m 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 - May 1836

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:5912.05:3811.610:51-1.711:115.44:587:27Full Moon1Sun
2Mon4:3111.96:3312.011:31-2.74:577:29Full Moon2Mon
3Tue5:0611.87:3012.212:006.412:15-3.24:557:30Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:4711.38:3112.212:547.11:03-3.24:537:31Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:3310.79:3712.01:567.61:54-2.64:527:33Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:309.910:4711.83:137.82:51-1.74:507:34Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat8:448.911:5411.84:487.43:53-0.64:497:35Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun10:178.26:216.45:010.54:477:37Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:4911.811:58 AM7.97:255.16:101.54:467:38Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue1:3311.81:308.38:133.77:162.54:457:39Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed2:0811.82:458.98:522.38:153.44:437:41Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu2:3711.73:479.69:251.19:084.34:427:42Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri3:0111.54:4010.29:550.19:565.24:417:43New Moon13Fri
14Sat3:2411.35:2710.810:22-0.710:416.14:397:45New Moon14Sat
15Sun3:4811.06:0911.210:50-1.311:256.84:387:46New Moon15Sun
16Mon4:1410.66:4811.511:20-1.64:377:47New Moon16Mon
17Tue4:4310.27:2511.712:087.311:52 AM-1.74:367:48Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:149.88:0311.712:537.612:28-1.64:357:49Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:499.48:4511.61:427.81:07-1.24:337:51Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:288.99:3011.42:367.81:49-0.84:327:52Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:158.410:1811.33:417.62:36-0.24:317:53First Quarter21Sat
22Sun8:187.911:0611.34:557.23:270.54:307:54First Quarter22Sun
23Mon9:397.411:5011.35:596.54:211.34:297:55First Quarter23Mon
24Tue11:077.36:435.55:192.14:287:56First Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:2711.512:327.77:184.26:183.04:277:58Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu1:0111.61:478.47:522.67:174.04:277:59Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri1:3211.82:549.48:270.98:144.94:268:00Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat2:0211.93:5410.59:03-0.89:095.94:258:01Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun2:3512.04:5011.49:43-2.310:046.74:248:02Full Moon29Sun
30Mon3:1012.15:4512.110:24-3.510:587.34:248:03Full Moon30Mon
31Tue3:4911.96:3912.511:09-4.111:547.74:238:04Full Moon31Tue
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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