Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : in 2h 11m at 4:59 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:17 pm (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - Jul 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:033.59:443.03:430.44:340.25:468:37New Moon1Thu
2Fri9:533.410:343.14:350.45:210.25:468:37Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:433.211:243.15:260.46:060.35:478:37Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:343.16:170.56:500.45:478:36Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:153.012:263.07:070.67:310.45:488:36Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue1:043.01:172.97:550.68:100.55:488:36First Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:523.02:082.88:450.78:490.65:498:36First Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:413.03:032.79:380.89:310.65:508:35First Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:343.04:022.610:350.810:190.75:508:35First Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:293.05:002.611:310.811:100.75:518:35Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:213.15:542.612:260.75:518:34Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:083.16:432.612:030.71:180.65:528:34Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:523.27:282.712:570.62:060.55:538:34Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed7:343.38:102.81:500.62:500.45:548:33Full Moon14Wed
15Thu8:133.38:492.92:400.53:310.45:548:33Full Moon15Thu
16Fri8:523.39:253.03:260.44:100.35:558:32Full Moon16Fri
17Sat9:313.310:023.14:110.44:490.35:568:31Full Moon17Sat
18Sun10:133.310:413.24:570.45:280.35:578:31Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:573.311:253.25:450.46:090.35:578:30Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue11:463.36:360.46:510.35:588:30Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:123.312:373.27:280.57:350.35:598:29Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:033.31:323.08:240.58:220.36:008:28Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:573.32:322.99:270.69:180.46:018:27Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:573.33:402.810:360.610:230.56:018:27Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:043.34:502.811:420.511:310.56:028:26Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:113.35:542.812:450.56:038:25Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:123.36:532.912:370.51:440.36:048:24Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:083.47:473.01:400.42:370.26:058:23New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:013.48:383.12:370.43:250.26:068:22New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:503.39:253.13:290.34:100.26:068:21New Moon30Fri
31Sat9:373.310:093.14:180.34:520.26:078:20New Moon31Sat
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 7:38 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 5% 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 (5% 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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