Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:01 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 57m at 11:53 pm (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - Jul 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:403.510:213.04:190.45:110.25:468:37Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:323.311:143.05:140.55:590.35:468:37Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:263.26:090.56:460.35:478:37Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:083.012:223.07:030.57:300.45:478:36Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed1:013.01:162.97:550.68:130.55:488:36Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:523.02:102.88:470.78:550.65:488:36Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:433.03:062.79:420.79:390.65:498:36Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:373.04:042.610:390.810:260.75:498:35Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:323.05:012.611:350.811:140.75:508:35Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:233.15:542.612:300.75:518:35Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:103.16:442.612:030.71:220.65:518:34Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:543.27:312.712:530.62:100.55:528:34Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:353.28:152.71:440.62:540.55:538:34New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:143.38:542.82:320.63:340.45:548:33New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:513.39:312.83:180.54:120.45:548:33New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:273.310:062.94:010.54:500.45:558:32New Moon16Sun
17Mon10:053.310:423.04:450.55:270.45:568:31Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:473.311:213.15:300.56:050.45:568:31Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:333.26:170.56:440.35:578:30Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:043.212:213.27:060.57:240.35:588:30Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:513.31:133.17:570.58:060.45:598:29First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:423.32:082.98:550.68:550.46:008:28First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:373.33:112.810:030.69:530.56:008:27First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:413.34:212.711:140.611:000.56:018:27Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:473.45:292.712:220.66:028:26Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:503.46:312.812:080.51:250.46:038:25Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:483.47:292.91:160.52:220.36:048:24Full Moon27Thu
28Fri7:443.48:232.92:180.43:130.26:058:23Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:373.49:133.03:150.44:010.26:068:22Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:273.310:013.14:070.44:460.26:068:21Full Moon30Sun
31Mon10:153.310:483.14:570.45:290.36:078:20Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 3:27 am — 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated). This places Washington, Washington Channel, DC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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