Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : 11:31 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 21m at 4:19 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 - Feb 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:322.38:442.43:11-0.43:23-0.47:145:28New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:032.39:202.43:46-0.44:03-0.47:135:30Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:362.49:582.44:21-0.44:45-0.47:125:31Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:122.510:402.44:57-0.45:27-0.47:115:32Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:542.511:262.45:34-0.46:12-0.37:105:33Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:402.66:14-0.47:00-0.37:095:34First Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:162.312:312.66:58-0.47:56-0.27:085:35First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:112.21:272.67:51-0.39:05-0.17:075:37First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:152.12:322.58:56-0.310:17-0.17:065:38First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:262.13:442.510:12-0.211:23-0.27:055:39Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:332.24:522.511:25-0.37:045:40Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:342.35:542.612:25-0.312:32-0.47:035:41Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:312.46:522.61:21-0.51:33-0.57:025:42Full Moon13Sun
14Mon7:242.67:462.62:13-0.52:28-0.67:005:43Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:142.78:372.63:01-0.63:20-0.76:595:44Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:022.79:262.63:47-0.64:10-0.66:585:46Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:502.710:162.54:32-0.54:59-0.66:575:47Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:382.611:062.45:16-0.45:48-0.46:565:48Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:262.611:562.35:58-0.36:35-0.36:545:49Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:132.56:39-0.27:22-0.26:535:50Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:472.21:012.57:20-0.18:12-0.16:525:51Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:392.11:532.48:050.09:050.06:505:52Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:362.12:512.38:570.19:590.16:495:53Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:352.13:502.39:550.110:530.16:485:54Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:302.14:452.310:540.111:440.06:465:55Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:212.25:352.411:510.06:455:57Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:062.36:202.412:320.012:44-0.16:435:58Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:472.47:032.51:17-0.11:33-0.26:425:59New Moon28Mon
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 7:55 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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