47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

62°
H 67°
L 50°
NNW
3mph
Low tide
3:02 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 3h 25m at 3:02 pm (7.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1836

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:339.38:3910.42:531.22:555.95:356:56Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri11:039.39:209.73:421.14:067.15:366:54Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat12:539.64:371.16:077.85:386:52Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:1510.25:371.18:027.65:396:50Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:0610.76:401.08:597.25:406:48Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:368.73:4311.07:380.79:356.75:426:46Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed1:389.04:1011.18:270.410:006.35:436:44Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu2:289.34:3211.29:100.110:205.75:446:42Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri3:129.74:5111.39:480.010:415.15:466:40New Moon9Fri
10Sat3:5210.05:1011.510:240.111:064.25:476:38New Moon10Sat
11Sun4:3310.35:3111.610:590.511:353.25:486:36New Moon11Sun
12Mon5:1710.45:5411.711:341.25:506:34New Moon12Mon
13Tue6:0410.56:2011.712:092.212:112.35:516:32Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:5610.56:4811.612:461.212:503.55:526:30Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu7:5310.47:1911.41:280.31:334.95:546:28Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri8:5810.27:5411.02:14-0.32:236.35:556:26First Quarter16Fri
17Sat10:1810.18:3910.53:07-0.53:287.55:566:24First Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:0010.24:07-0.65:038.15:586:22First Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:3410.75:15-0.56:557.95:596:20First Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:3311.26:25-0.68:117.16:006:18Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:319.63:1511.67:32-0.69:006.06:026:16Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu1:469.93:4811.88:31-0.69:414.96:036:14Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri2:5010.34:1712.09:22-0.310:183.76:046:12Full Moon23Fri
24Sat3:4710.64:4312.010:080.310:542.56:066:10Full Moon24Sat
25Sun4:4110.85:0911.910:501.311:301.56:076:08Full Moon25Sun
26Mon5:3310.95:3411.711:322.46:086:06Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue6:2510.86:0211.412:050.812:143.76:106:03Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed7:1710.86:3010.912:410.212:575.06:116:01Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu8:1210.77:0210.31:190.01:466.26:135:59Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri9:1310.57:369.61:590.12:447.26:145:57Third Quarter30Fri
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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