Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : 9:16 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 47m at 2:57 pm (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - Jun 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:493.112:543.37:350.68:110.55:448:27First Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:373.11:473.28:280.68:580.55:448:27First Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:303.22:483.29:300.69:540.55:438:28First Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:303.33:563.110:400.610:550.55:438:29Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu4:333.45:033.111:490.511:570.45:438:29Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri5:323.56:053.112:540.45:428:30Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:283.77:023.212:580.41:560.35:428:30Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:223.77:583.21:580.32:530.25:428:31Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:153.88:523.22:550.33:460.15:428:32Full Moon9Mon
10Tue9:063.79:443.23:480.34:380.15:428:32Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:573.610:383.14:420.35:290.15:428:33Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:503.511:333.15:360.46:200.25:428:33Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:453.46:300.47:090.25:418:33Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:293.112:413.27:240.57:560.35:418:34Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:243.11:373.18:170.68:430.45:418:34Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:173.12:333.09:110.69:300.55:428:35Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:123.13:322.910:080.710:190.65:428:35Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:083.14:312.811:040.711:080.65:428:35Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:023.15:262.811:590.711:550.65:428:36Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:513.26:172.812:510.65:428:36Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:363.37:052.912:430.61:410.55:428:36Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:183.37:502.91:290.52:280.45:428:36Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:573.38:312.92:140.53:110.45:438:37New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:323.39:102.92:570.53:510.45:438:37New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:063.49:462.93:380.54:300.45:438:37New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:403.410:213.04:190.55:090.45:448:37New Moon26Thu
27Fri10:173.410:583.05:020.55:480.45:448:37Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:583.311:383.15:470.56:270.45:448:37Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:453.36:340.57:070.35:458:37Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:243.212:353.37:230.57:490.35:458:37First Quarter30Mon
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 6:06 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (55% illuminated). This places Washington, Washington Channel, DC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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