Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : 8:29 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 48m at 2:00 pm (2.7 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 - May 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:522.84:012.810:220.811:030.66:098:00First Quarter1Mon
2Tue4:482.95:012.811:200.811:510.66:088:01Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed5:393.05:542.812:160.76:078:02Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu6:243.16:422.912:380.61:090.66:068:03Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri7:063.27:272.91:230.61:590.56:058:04Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat7:453.38:083.02:050.52:450.46:048:05Full Moon6Sat
7Sun8:203.38:463.02:460.53:280.46:038:06Full Moon7Sun
8Mon8:533.49:233.03:240.54:100.46:028:06Full Moon8Mon
9Tue9:263.410:003.04:020.54:530.46:008:07Full Moon9Tue
10Wed10:023.510:402.94:420.55:370.45:598:08Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu10:443.511:253.05:260.56:220.45:588:09Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri11:303.56:140.67:090.45:578:10Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:153.012:223.47:060.67:580.55:578:11Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun1:093.01:193.38:020.68:500.55:568:12Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:063.02:213.29:060.69:480.55:558:13Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:093.13:313.110:160.610:490.55:548:14Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed4:153.24:423.111:240.511:470.45:538:15Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu5:173.35:453.212:280.45:528:16Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri6:123.56:433.212:440.41:290.35:518:16Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat7:043.67:363.21:390.32:250.25:518:17New Moon20Sat
21Sun7:543.68:283.22:300.33:180.15:508:18New Moon21Sun
22Mon8:413.79:173.23:190.34:080.15:498:19New Moon22Mon
23Tue9:273.610:063.14:050.44:560.25:498:20New Moon23Tue
24Wed10:123.510:553.04:510.45:440.35:488:21Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:583.411:463.05:370.66:310.45:478:22Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri11:463.36:230.77:160.45:478:22Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:382.912:363.27:100.77:590.55:468:23Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun1:282.91:273.07:560.88:400.65:468:24First Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:182.92:192.98:450.89:230.75:458:25First Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:102.93:172.89:400.910:090.75:458:25First Quarter30Tue
31Wed4:043.04:172.810:380.910:560.75:448:26First Quarter31Wed
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 5:14 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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