Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : in 3h 13m at 5:43 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 11:05 pm (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - Aug 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:523.24:382.611:310.811:030.66:098:19Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:003.35:452.712:370.76:108:18Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:033.46:442.812:170.61:380.56:108:17Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon7:023.47:403.01:290.52:330.46:118:16Full Moon4Mon
5Tue7:583.58:323.12:340.33:230.26:128:15Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:523.59:223.33:310.24:100.26:138:14Full Moon6Wed
7Thu9:443.510:123.44:260.14:570.16:148:12Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:363.411:033.45:200.15:440.16:158:11Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:293.311:563.46:150.26:310.26:168:10Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:243.17:100.37:190.36:178:09Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:503.31:193.08:050.48:060.46:188:08Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:443.32:162.89:030.58:560.56:198:06Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:403.23:182.710:030.69:520.66:198:05Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:423.14:222.711:040.610:510.76:208:04Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:443.15:232.712:010.66:218:03Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat5:413.16:182.812:550.66:228:01Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:323.17:082.912:460.71:440.56:238:00Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:193.27:533.01:380.62:270.46:247:59New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:023.28:343.12:260.63:060.46:257:57New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:423.29:103.13:090.53:420.46:267:56New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:183.29:433.13:480.54:140.46:277:55New Moon21Thu
22Fri9:513.210:133.14:250.54:440.46:287:53New Moon22Fri
23Sat10:233.110:423.25:010.65:120.56:297:52Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:563.111:133.25:380.65:420.56:297:50Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:323.011:503.36:170.76:150.56:307:49Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:132.96:580.86:520.56:317:47First Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:333.312:592.87:440.87:340.66:327:46First Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:213.31:522.78:410.98:250.76:337:44First Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:163.32:572.69:540.99:310.76:347:43First Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:223.24:142.711:090.910:530.76:357:41Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun4:383.25:262.812:140.76:367:40Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 8:24 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 11% 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 (11% 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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