Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : 5:43 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 29m at 10:37 am (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 - Mar 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:322.58:492.43:03-0.13:22-0.26:406:00Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:052.69:242.43:36-0.13:59-0.16:396:01Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:352.69:582.44:06-0.14:37-0.16:376:02Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:052.610:322.34:350.05:140.06:366:03Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:382.711:092.35:060.05:510.06:346:04Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:162.711:502.35:420.06:310.16:336:05Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:002.76:210.07:150.26:316:06Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:372.212:492.77:070.18:100.26:306:07Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:322.21:472.78:040.19:180.26:286:08Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:382.22:572.69:160.210:270.26:276:09Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed3:482.34:102.610:340.111:300.16:256:10Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:502.55:142.711:460.06:236:11Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:462.76:132.812:290.012:52-0.26:226:12Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:392.97:092.91:23-0.11:50-0.36:206:13New Moon14Sat
15Sun7:293.18:012.92:12-0.22:44-0.46:196:14New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:183.28:512.92:59-0.33:37-0.46:176:15New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:063.29:422.83:46-0.34:29-0.46:166:16Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:563.210:342.74:33-0.25:23-0.36:146:17Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:473.111:292.65:22-0.16:16-0.16:136:18Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:403.06:110.07:090.06:116:19First Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:252.512:342.87:020.28:030.16:096:20First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:232.41:312.77:570.39:000.26:086:21First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:242.42:352.58:580.49:570.36:066:22First Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:272.43:412.510:010.410:500.36:056:23Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:252.54:412.511:010.411:410.36:036:24Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:162.65:342.611:570.36:026:25Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:032.76:212.612:280.312:490.36:006:26Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:462.87:052.71:110.21:350.25:586:27Full Moon28Sat
29Sun7:252.97:452.71:500.22:180.15:576:28Full Moon29Sun
30Mon7:592.98:222.72:250.22:570.25:556:29Full Moon30Mon
31Tue8:303.08:562.62:580.23:360.25:546:30Full Moon31Tue
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 2:10 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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