Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : in 1h 51m at 8:29 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:22 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - Jan 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:372.61:102.47:54-0.58:18-0.58:265:56First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:362.52:072.48:45-0.59:18-0.48:265:57First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:362.43:072.49:40-0.410:20-0.48:265:57First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:402.34:092.410:36-0.411:22-0.38:265:58Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:432.25:092.411:32-0.48:275:59Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:412.26:042.512:22-0.412:27-0.48:276:00Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:352.26:542.51:20-0.41:21-0.48:276:01Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:262.27:422.52:13-0.52:12-0.48:266:02Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:152.28:272.53:02-0.52:59-0.48:266:03Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:002.29:092.53:46-0.53:42-0.48:266:04Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:432.29:502.54:28-0.54:23-0.38:266:05Full Moon11Tue
12Wed10:252.210:302.45:08-0.45:02-0.38:266:06Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:052.111:102.35:45-0.45:41-0.38:266:07Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:442.111:502.36:20-0.36:20-0.28:256:08Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:212.16:52-0.36:58-0.28:256:09Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:302.212:562.17:22-0.37:37-0.28:256:10Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:102.21:332.27:54-0.28:19-0.18:246:11Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:532.12:152.28:32-0.29:10-0.18:246:12Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:432.03:052.29:19-0.210:13-0.18:236:13Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:422.04:042.310:14-0.211:22-0.18:236:14Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:461.95:052.411:16-0.28:226:15Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:462.06:022.512:29-0.112:21-0.38:226:16Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:412.16:572.61:32-0.31:27-0.48:216:18Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon7:352.27:522.72:30-0.42:29-0.58:216:19New Moon24Mon
25Tue8:272.38:452.73:22-0.53:26-0.68:206:20New Moon25Tue
26Wed9:172.49:382.74:12-0.64:21-0.78:196:21New Moon26Wed
27Thu10:082.510:312.75:01-0.75:16-0.78:196:22Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:002.511:272.65:51-0.76:11-0.78:186:23Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:542.56:40-0.77:06-0.78:176:24Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:242.512:492.57:29-0.68:01-0.68:166:26First Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:202.41:442.58:18-0.68:58-0.58:156:27First Quarter31Mon
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 11:25 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 46% 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 (46% 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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