Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : in 2h 17m at 7:47 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:31 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - Jun 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:383.710:223.14:160.35:190.25:448:26Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:313.611:203.05:120.46:130.25:448:27Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:273.56:100.57:060.35:438:28Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:193.012:273.37:090.57:570.35:438:28Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed1:193.01:273.18:070.68:490.45:438:29First Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:173.02:293.09:060.69:410.55:428:30First Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:163.13:332.910:070.710:330.55:428:30First Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:153.14:352.811:060.711:240.55:428:31Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:093.25:312.812:030.65:428:31Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:593.36:222.912:120.512:570.65:428:32Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:443.37:102.912:590.51:480.55:428:32Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:273.47:552.91:440.52:350.45:428:33Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:073.48:382.92:260.53:180.45:418:33Full Moon13Thu
14Fri8:443.49:182.93:050.63:580.45:418:34Full Moon14Fri
15Sat9:183.49:562.83:420.64:370.45:418:34Full Moon15Sat
16Sun9:513.310:332.84:200.65:150.55:428:35Full Moon16Sun
17Mon10:243.311:082.84:580.75:520.55:428:35Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:023.311:452.85:400.76:280.55:428:35Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:443.26:240.77:040.55:428:36Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:242.912:313.27:090.77:410.55:428:36Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:073.01:213.27:580.78:220.55:428:36Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:543.12:163.18:520.79:100.55:428:36Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:483.23:183.09:570.710:040.55:438:36Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:483.34:253.011:070.611:030.55:438:37Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:493.45:283.012:140.55:438:37Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:483.56:273.012:030.41:190.45:448:37Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:433.67:243.01:060.42:200.35:448:37New Moon27Thu
28Fri7:373.78:193.02:080.33:160.25:448:37New Moon28Fri
29Sat8:303.79:133.03:060.34:080.15:458:37New Moon29Sat
30Sun9:233.610:063.04:020.35:000.15:458:37New Moon30Sun
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 10:39 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (36% illuminated). This places Washington, Washington Channel, DC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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