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 5h 09m 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 - Nov 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:083.29:243.63:58-0.14:030.07:356:08Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:573.110:123.54:50-0.14:510.07:366:06Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:483.011:013.45:420.05:390.17:376:05Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:422.911:533.26:340.16:300.27:386:04Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:382.87:250.27:200.47:396:03Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:483.11:342.78:160.38:120.57:406:02Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:442.92:312.69:070.49:080.57:426:01Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:432.83:302.69:590.410:070.67:436:00Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:462.74:292.710:510.411:050.57:445:59Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:462.75:232.811:400.47:455:58Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:402.76:102.812:010.512:260.47:465:57Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:292.76:542.912:530.41:110.37:475:57Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:132.87:343.01:430.31:530.27:485:56Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:552.88:103.02:290.22:320.27:495:55New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:332.78:433.13:120.23:090.17:505:54New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:082.79:153.13:530.23:450.17:525:53New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:432.79:473.14:330.24:220.17:535:53New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:182.610:243.15:140.25:020.27:545:52Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:582.611:073.15:580.25:460.27:555:51Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:432.611:553.06:420.26:350.27:565:51Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:332.67:290.27:280.27:575:50First Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:493.01:282.68:190.28:270.27:585:50First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:482.92:272.69:140.29:340.27:595:49First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:532.83:342.710:150.210:460.28:005:49First Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:052.74:402.811:150.111:530.18:015:48Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:132.85:402.912:130.08:025:48Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:122.86:353.112:56-0.11:09-0.18:035:47Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:072.87:273.21:55-0.22:03-0.28:045:47Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:002.88:173.22:51-0.32:54-0.38:055:47Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:502.89:053.23:42-0.33:42-0.38:065:47Full Moon30Thu
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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