Des Moines Tide Charts & Fishing
Friday, November 13 · NOAA station 9446248 (Des Moines, East Passage)sample data — live feed unavailable
Tides live · forecast as of 6:50 AM PT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
4.5 ft
▲ Rising · 0.2 ft/hr
Next high
7:20 AM
4.5 ft · in 29m
Next low
1:40 PM
0.5 ft · in 6h 49m
Wind
8 mph ESE
Light breeze
Fishing score
75 /100
Very Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 1:20 AM | 1.4 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 7:20 AM | 4.5 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 1:40 PM | 0.5 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 8:10 PM | 4.9 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 2:30 AM | 1.2 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 8:10 AM | 4.1 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 2:20 PM | 0.7 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 9:00 PM | 5.3 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Des Moines
Today in Des Moines, high tide arrives at 7:20 AM (4.5 ft) and again at 8:10 PM (4.9 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 1:20 AM (1.4 ft) and again at 1:40 PM (0.5 ft). That's a 4.4-foot swing — a solid mid-size swing with reliable current on each side of the extremes.
The sun rises at 7:11 AM and sets at 4:35 PM, under a waxing crescent (15% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a low tide at 2:30 AM (1.2 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
66/ 100
Best windows today
- 9:00 AM – 11:00 AMVery Good
- 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMExcellent
strong incoming tide · dusk bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 7:11 AM
- Sunset
- 4:35 PM
Waxing Crescent
15% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
54°F
Overcast
- Wind
- 8 mph ESEgusts 10
- Waves
- —
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
58° / 50°
Excellent
Best: 9:00 AM–11:00 AM
Sat, Nov 14
57° / 49°
Excellent
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Sun, Nov 15
56° / 46°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Mon, Nov 16
53° / 43°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Tue, Nov 17
53° / 44°
Very Good
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Wed, Nov 18
45° / 43°
Very Good
Best: 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Thu, Nov 19
47° / 39°
Very Good
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Des Moines
High and low tide times and heights for the next seven days, with sunrise (↑) and sunset (↓). Heights are relative to MLLW. NOAA predictions for station 9446248; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 7:11 AM↓ 4:35 PM |
| TomorrowSat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 7:12 AM↓ 4:34 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 7:14 AM↓ 4:33 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 7:15 AM↓ 4:32 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 7:17 AM↓ 4:31 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 7:18 AM↓ 4:30 PM |
| Thu, Nov 19 |
| ↑ 7:19 AM↓ 4:29 PM |
What's Biting at Des Moines
Activity ratings reflect typical feeding seasons — not legal seasons. Regulations, closures, and size/bag limits change; always check current WDFW regulations before keeping any fish.
Dungeness Crab
Metacarcinus magister
Season: Seasons differ by state and area (check regs)
Baits: Chicken or turkey parts, Fish carcasses, Clams
Ring nets or pots from a public dock, jetty or boat. Rings need checking every 15 to 30 minutes; pots can soak longer. Slack water around high and low tide is the easy time: gear stays where you dropped it and lines don't drag. Size, sex and limit rules apply in both states, so carry a crab gauge and check the current regs.
Lingcod
Ophiodon elongatus
Season: April – November
Baits: Large swimbaits, Metal jigs, Live mackerel
Big baits, rocky bottom, and patience. Lings follow hooked fish up — keep a net ready at the surface.
Cabezon
Scorpaenichthys marmoratus
Season: March – October
Baits: Squid, Shrimp, Small crabs
Drop baits into rocky holes and jetty gaps. Strong first run — keep them out of the rocks.
King Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Season: June – September (check regs)
Baits: Trolled anchovies, Spoons, Hoochies
Troll bait near bait schools and temperature breaks. Early season fishes deep; late season pushes near river mouths.
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Des Moines Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Des Moines today?
High tide in Des Moines today is at 7:20 AM (4.5 ft) and again at 8:10 PM (4.9 ft), measured at NOAA station 9446248 (Des Moines, East Passage).
›What time is low tide in Des Moines today?
Low tide in Des Moines today is at 1:20 AM (1.4 ft) and again at 1:40 PM (0.5 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Des Moines today?
Today's best fishing window at Des Moines is 4:00 PM–6:00 PM (rated Excellent, 88/100), driven by strong incoming tide, dusk bite window, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Des Moines in November?
In November, the most active species at Des Moines are Dungeness Crab, Lingcod. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Vashon?
Yes — Des Moines (NOAA station 9446248) is the closest official tide prediction station to Vashon, Washington, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Vashon plan around.
›How accurate is this Des Moines tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 9446248 (Des Moines, East Passage) and are the same data used in official tide tables. Actual water levels can vary with storms and barometric pressure, so treat predictions as planning guidance, not navigation data.
About Des Moines
NOAA maintains tide predictions for Des Moines as part of its puget-sound station network. This page tracks station 9446248 (Des Moines, East Passage) live: today's highs and lows, the week ahead, sun and moon, and the conditions that decide whether it's worth wetting a line — all in one view. Des Moines is the closest NOAA tide station to Vashon, Washington — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Vashon, these are the tide predictions to plan around.