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 5h 57m 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 - Nov 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:003.17:173.51:460.01:510.16:355:07Full Moon1Sat
2Sun7:483.18:023.52:370.02:350.16:365:06Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:353.08:463.43:260.13:180.26:375:05Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:222.99:313.34:140.14:020.36:385:04Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:102.710:173.15:020.24:470.46:395:03Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:022.711:063.05:490.35:330.56:415:02Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:542.611:572.96:340.46:200.56:425:01Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:452.67:180.57:080.66:435:00Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:502.71:382.58:020.68:020.66:444:59Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:472.62:332.68:490.69:010.66:454:58Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:492.63:282.69:370.610:000.66:464:57Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:472.54:182.710:230.510:560.56:474:57Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:392.65:032.811:090.411:500.46:484:56Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:252.65:442.911:530.36:494:55Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:072.66:223.012:420.412:370.26:504:54New Moon15Sat
16Sun6:482.66:583.11:310.31:210.26:524:53New Moon16Sun
17Mon7:272.67:363.12:170.22:040.26:534:53New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:072.68:153.23:020.22:470.16:544:52New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:482.68:583.13:480.23:330.26:554:51Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:332.69:453.14:350.24:250.26:564:51Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:242.610:383.05:250.25:210.26:574:50Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:192.611:362.96:150.26:190.26:584:50Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:162.67:060.27:200.26:594:49First Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:382.81:172.68:000.28:250.27:004:49First Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:442.72:212.78:570.19:320.17:014:48First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:532.63:262.79:540.110:360.17:024:48Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu3:592.64:252.910:500.011:370.07:034:47Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:572.65:193.011:440.07:044:47Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:502.66:103.012:36-0.112:37-0.17:054:47Full Moon29Sat
30Sun6:412.66:573.01:30-0.21:27-0.17:064:46Full 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 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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