Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : in 31m at 3:37 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 8:58 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - May 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:353.14:552.911:280.511:530.46:107:59Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:303.25:532.912:260.46:098:00Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:213.36:442.912:440.41:220.46:088:01Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:073.47:323.01:330.42:130.36:078:02Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:513.48:183.02:180.43:000.36:068:03Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:313.49:013.02:590.43:430.36:048:04Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:093.49:422.93:370.54:240.36:038:05Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:453.410:222.94:130.65:030.46:028:06Full Moon8Sun
9Mon10:203.311:022.84:470.65:420.56:018:07Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:553.311:422.85:240.76:180.56:008:08Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:323.26:020.76:530.65:598:09Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:202.812:123.26:440.77:270.65:588:10Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:592.912:563.17:280.78:030.65:578:11Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:392.91:453.18:160.78:440.65:568:11Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:243.02:403.09:110.79:320.65:558:12Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:183.13:433.010:160.710:270.65:548:13Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:163.24:473.011:230.711:240.55:548:14Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:133.45:473.012:290.65:538:15Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:063.56:423.012:220.51:330.55:528:16Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:583.67:363.11:210.42:320.35:518:17New Moon20Fri
21Sat7:493.78:303.12:200.43:270.35:508:18New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:403.89:223.13:170.34:200.25:508:19New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:323.710:163.14:120.35:130.25:498:19Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:253.611:133.15:090.46:060.25:488:20Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:223.56:080.46:590.25:488:21Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:133.112:233.37:070.47:500.35:478:22Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri1:123.11:243.28:050.58:410.45:478:23First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:103.22:253.09:040.59:340.45:468:23First Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:093.23:272.910:040.610:260.55:468:24First Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:083.24:292.911:040.611:180.55:458:25Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue5:033.35:262.912:010.65:458:26Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 6:17 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 1% 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 New Moon (1% 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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