47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

56°
H 67°
L 52°
SE
6mph
Low tide
12:33 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, November 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 3h 46m at 12:33 pm (7.9 ft)
Next high tide : 4:49 pm (10.3 ft)
Sunset today : 4:38 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:08 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (6% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Sep 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:0710.34:50-0.36:137.86:287:50Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:2110.85:590.07:527.36:297:48Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu3:1111.27:060.18:526.66:307:46Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri1:139.43:4911.48:060.19:355.86:327:44Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat2:169.64:1811.48:550.210:075.16:337:42Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun3:079.84:3911.39:360.410:354.46:347:40New Moon6Sun
7Mon3:519.94:5511.210:130.910:593.76:367:38New Moon7Mon
8Tue4:3310.05:1111.210:461.511:242.96:377:36New Moon8Tue
9Wed5:1310.15:3011.211:192.311:512.26:387:34New Moon9Wed
10Thu5:5410.15:5211.111:513.26:407:32Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:3710.26:1710.912:201.512:254.26:417:30Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat7:2210.16:4310.712:530.91:015.26:427:28Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun8:1110.07:1210.31:300.61:406.26:447:26Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon9:089.87:439.92:120.52:267.16:457:24First Quarter14Mon
15Tue10:209.78:229.53:010.53:287.86:467:22First Quarter15Tue
16Wed11:549.79:239.23:580.55:028.26:487:20First Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:1910.15:030.56:477.96:497:18First Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:0910.66:100.27:497.26:507:16Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:139.32:4311.07:130.08:306.16:527:13Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun1:259.83:1111.48:09-0.29:084.76:537:11Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon2:2810.43:3811.88:590.09:463.16:547:09Full Moon21Mon
22Tue3:2711.04:0612.29:460.610:251.56:567:07Full Moon22Tue
23Wed4:2511.44:3612.410:321.611:060.06:577:05Full Moon23Wed
24Thu5:2211.75:0812.511:172.811:49-1.16:587:03Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:2111.85:4412.312:054.17:007:01Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:2211.76:2211.812:34-1.712:555.47:016:59Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun8:2611.47:0511.11:21-1.81:526.56:025:57Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:3911.17:5510.32:12-1.43:037.36:045:55Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue11:0310.98:589.43:08-0.74:427.66:055:53Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:2710.94:120.16:337.16:065:51Third Quarter30Wed
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 6% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (6% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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