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 4h 49m 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 - Apr 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:262.63:372.79:590.510:550.46:527:31First Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:272.64:392.710:580.511:480.46:507:32Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:232.75:372.711:560.56:497:33Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:142.86:292.712:380.412:510.46:477:34Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:012.97:172.81:250.31:430.36:467:35Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:432.98:012.82:090.32:300.36:447:36Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri8:223.08:412.82:490.33:130.26:437:37Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:573.19:172.83:260.33:540.26:417:38Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:273.19:522.84:000.34:330.26:407:39Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:573.110:262.84:340.35:130.36:387:40Full Moon10Mon
11Tue10:293.211:032.85:080.35:540.36:377:41Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:073.211:442.85:460.46:360.36:357:42Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:503.36:270.47:190.46:347:43Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:312.812:383.27:130.48:070.46:327:43Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:212.81:323.28:040.59:020.46:317:44Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:182.82:323.19:060.510:060.56:297:45Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:242.83:433.110:200.511:100.46:287:46Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:332.94:563.111:340.46:267:47Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:353.16:013.112:120.412:410.36:257:48Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:313.37:003.21:100.31:440.16:247:49Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:243.47:553.22:050.22:420.06:227:50New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:153.58:473.22:560.13:35-0.16:217:51New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:033.69:373.23:440.14:26-0.16:207:52New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:503.610:273.14:300.25:170.06:187:53Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:373.511:193.05:170.36:070.16:177:54Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:263.46:050.46:570.26:167:55Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:122.912:173.36:520.57:460.36:147:56Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri1:062.91:083.17:400.68:340.46:137:57First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:002.82:013.08:290.79:230.56:127:58First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:552.82:592.99:230.810:130.66:117:59First Quarter30Sun
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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