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 3h 33m 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 - Aug 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:113.27:452.91:240.62:170.56:088:20Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue7:533.28:252.92:130.52:570.46:098:19Full Moon2Tue
3Wed8:313.39:003.02:580.53:350.36:108:18Full Moon3Wed
4Thu9:063.39:323.13:400.44:100.36:118:17Full Moon4Thu
5Fri9:413.310:033.14:200.44:440.36:128:16Full Moon5Fri
6Sat10:173.310:373.25:010.55:190.36:128:14Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:563.211:163.35:450.55:560.36:138:13Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:403.26:300.56:340.36:148:12Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:003.412:283.17:190.67:160.46:158:11Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:493.41:213.08:130.68:030.46:168:10Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:423.42:202.99:170.79:000.56:178:09Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:423.33:302.810:290.710:110.66:188:07Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:513.34:442.811:370.611:270.56:198:06Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:033.35:502.912:410.56:208:05Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:083.46:493.012:370.51:390.46:218:04Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue7:073.47:433.21:420.42:320.26:228:02New Moon16Tue
17Wed8:013.48:343.32:410.33:210.26:228:01New Moon17Wed
18Thu8:523.49:223.43:340.24:060.16:238:00New Moon18Thu
19Fri9:403.410:083.44:240.24:500.26:247:58Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:273.310:543.45:130.35:330.36:257:57Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:153.211:413.36:020.46:150.46:267:56Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:053.06:510.56:550.56:277:54Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:283.312:552.97:390.67:340.66:287:53First Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:163.21:472.88:280.78:150.76:297:51First Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:063.12:422.79:200.89:010.76:307:50First Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:003.03:432.610:160.99:570.86:317:48First Quarter26Fri
27Sat4:013.04:442.611:110.810:580.86:317:47Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:003.05:392.712:030.86:327:45Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:533.16:282.812:520.76:337:44Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue6:403.27:113.012:520.71:380.66:347:42Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed7:233.27:503.11:440.62:200.56:357:41Full Moon31Wed
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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