Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : in 2h 46m at 11:12 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:16 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (73% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - Nov 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:033.19:163.53:590.03:540.16:355:08Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:573.010:103.44:540.14:500.26:365:06Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:542.911:073.25:480.25:470.36:375:05Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:542.86:410.26:440.36:385:04Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:083.012:542.87:350.37:430.46:395:03Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:102.81:552.78:290.48:450.56:405:02Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:142.72:572.89:230.49:460.56:425:01Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:192.73:552.810:160.410:440.46:435:00Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:172.74:472.911:050.311:380.46:444:59Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:092.75:343.011:520.36:454:58Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:562.76:173.012:300.312:360.26:464:58Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:412.76:583.11:170.21:180.26:474:57New Moon12Thu
13Fri7:222.77:353.12:010.21:560.26:484:56New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:022.78:093.12:420.22:320.26:494:55New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:382.68:403.03:210.23:070.26:504:54New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:132.69:123.03:590.23:430.36:514:53Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:482.59:483.04:370.34:220.36:534:53Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:242.510:292.95:150.35:050.36:544:52Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:042.611:152.95:530.35:510.36:554:51Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:492.66:330.36:390.36:564:51First Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:062.912:372.77:160.37:330.36:574:50First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:012.81:322.78:050.28:370.36:584:50First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:032.72:342.89:010.29:470.26:594:49First Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:112.73:372.910:010.110:550.17:004:49Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:152.74:373.011:000.07:014:48Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:142.75:323.212:000.011:59 AM-0.17:024:48Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:092.76:263.21:02-0.112:57-0.17:034:47Full Moon27Fri
28Sat7:032.77:183.31:58-0.21:53-0.27:044:47Full Moon28Sat
29Sun7:562.78:103.22:52-0.32:47-0.27:054:47Full Moon29Sun
30Mon8:482.79:013.13:43-0.33:40-0.27:064:47Waning Gibbous30Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8594900)

Common Questions About Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Washington, Washington Channel, DC today?

Slack tide in Washington, Washington Channel, DC is approximately 2:14 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Washington, Washington Channel, DC?

Washington, Washington Channel, DC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 73% 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 Washington, Washington Channel, DC 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 Washington, Washington Channel, DC?

Tide predictions for Washington, Washington Channel, DC 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 Washington, Washington Channel, DC?

Tide data for Washington, Washington Channel, DC is sourced from NOAA Station #8594900. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8594900.

What is the moon phase in Washington, Washington Channel, DC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Washington, Washington Channel, DC is Waxing Gibbous (73% illuminated). This places Washington, Washington Channel, DC 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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