Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : in 4h 35m at 9:37 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:032.92:582.69:190.69:150.67:346:08Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:002.83:542.610:110.610:190.67:356:07Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:042.84:482.711:040.611:220.67:376:06Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:032.85:372.911:550.57:386:05Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:552.96:213.012:220.412:450.37:396:04Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:433.07:043.21:190.31:340.27:406:03Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:293.07:473.32:130.22:220.17:416:02New Moon7Sat
8Sun8:143.18:303.43:040.13:090.07:426:01New Moon8Sun
9Mon9:003.19:153.53:530.03:550.07:436:00New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:463.010:023.54:440.04:440.07:445:59Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:363.010:523.45:360.05:370.07:455:58Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:312.911:483.36:300.16:340.17:475:57Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:292.87:250.17:320.17:485:56First Quarter13Fri
14Sat12:473.11:302.88:200.18:330.27:495:55First Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:503.02:342.79:170.19:380.27:505:55First Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:572.83:402.710:160.210:430.27:515:54First Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:062.84:452.811:140.111:450.17:525:53Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:102.85:422.912:080.17:535:52Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:062.86:333.012:430.11:010.07:545:52Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:572.87:203.01:380.01:500.07:555:51Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:452.88:043.12:29-0.12:35-0.17:565:51Full Moon21Sat
22Sun8:312.88:463.13:16-0.13:170.07:585:50Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:142.89:243.04:00-0.13:560.07:595:49Full Moon23Mon
24Tue9:562.710:023.04:420.04:320.18:005:49Full Moon24Tue
25Wed10:372.610:392.95:220.05:080.18:015:48Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:192.511:172.86:020.15:450.28:025:48Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:012.56:400.26:230.28:035:48Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:412.47:150.27:030.28:045:47Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:372.71:212.47:500.27:470.28:055:47Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:212.62:032.48:280.28:360.38:065:47Third 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 12:17 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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