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 3h 26m at 11:31 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 5:01 pm (2.6 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 - Aug 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:073.33:542.810:520.610:370.56:088:19Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:173.35:052.811:580.611:490.56:098:18Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:253.36:092.91:000.46:108:17Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:263.47:073.012:570.41:580.36:118:16Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu7:233.48:013.12:000.32:500.26:128:15New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:173.48:513.22:570.23:380.16:138:14New Moon6Fri
7Sat9:073.49:383.33:490.24:240.16:148:13New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:553.310:253.34:390.25:080.26:158:12Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:423.211:123.35:280.35:510.36:158:11Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:313.111:593.26:170.46:320.46:168:09Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:213.07:050.57:120.46:178:08Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:473.21:112.97:530.67:500.56:188:07First Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:343.12:022.78:420.78:300.66:198:06First Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:243.12:582.69:350.89:160.76:208:04First Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:193.03:592.610:310.810:120.76:218:03First Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:183.04:592.611:260.811:110.76:228:02Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:153.05:522.712:180.76:238:00Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:053.16:402.812:090.71:080.66:247:59Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:513.27:232.91:040.61:530.56:257:58Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri7:333.38:013.11:560.52:350.46:257:56Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:123.38:373.22:440.43:140.46:267:55Full Moon21Sat
22Sun8:503.49:113.33:280.43:520.36:277:54Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:283.49:463.44:120.44:290.36:287:52Full Moon23Mon
24Tue10:083.410:253.44:560.45:070.36:297:51Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:513.311:093.55:440.45:480.36:307:49Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:383.211:573.56:340.56:330.36:317:48Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:303.17:280.67:210.46:327:46Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:493.51:273.08:260.68:150.56:337:45Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:463.42:312.99:310.79:200.66:347:43Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:503.33:432.810:380.710:340.66:347:42Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:043.24:552.911:420.611:440.66:357:40Waning Crescent31Tue
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 2:16 pm — 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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