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 1h 41m 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 - Jun 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:553.05:132.811:350.811:430.75:448:27Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:423.16:032.812:300.75:438:27Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:243.26:492.912:300.61:240.65:438:28Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun7:043.37:322.91:180.62:140.55:438:29Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon7:423.48:142.92:050.53:020.55:438:29Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:203.58:552.92:500.53:470.45:428:30Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:593.59:363.03:350.54:320.45:428:31Full Moon7Wed
8Thu9:413.610:203.04:220.55:180.45:428:31Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:263.511:083.05:120.56:060.35:428:32Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:163.56:060.56:540.35:428:32Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:013.112:123.47:010.57:430.35:428:33Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:563.11:103.37:590.58:340.45:428:33Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:533.12:123.29:000.59:280.45:418:34Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:533.23:183.110:050.510:260.45:418:34Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:563.34:263.011:100.511:230.45:428:34Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri4:583.35:293.012:130.45:428:35Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat5:543.46:263.112:190.41:120.35:428:35Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun6:463.57:193.11:140.32:090.25:428:35Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon7:353.68:103.12:070.33:000.25:428:36New Moon19Mon
20Tue8:223.68:583.12:570.33:490.25:428:36New Moon20Tue
21Wed9:073.59:453.03:430.44:340.25:428:36New Moon21Wed
22Thu9:503.410:323.04:270.55:190.35:438:36Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:333.311:192.95:110.66:020.35:438:37Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:183.25:550.66:420.45:438:37Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:062.912:043.16:390.77:200.55:438:37Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:522.912:513.07:220.77:550.65:448:37First Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:362.91:382.98:060.88:290.65:448:37First Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:202.92:272.88:540.89:070.65:458:37First Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:082.93:232.79:500.89:530.65:458:37First Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:593.04:232.710:500.810:440.65:458:37First Quarter30Fri
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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