Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:37 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 54m at 8:41 pm (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - Jan 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:202.510:412.65:08-0.65:24-0.67:264:56Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:152.511:382.55:57-0.66:18-0.57:264:57Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:102.56:45-0.57:12-0.57:264:57Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:332.31:042.57:34-0.58:08-0.47:264:58Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:302.21:592.48:24-0.49:06-0.37:264:59Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:282.12:572.49:16-0.310:04-0.27:265:00Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:282.03:542.310:09-0.311:01-0.27:265:01Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun4:252.04:472.411:02-0.211:55-0.27:265:02Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:182.05:372.411:54-0.27:265:03Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:082.16:232.412:46-0.312:44-0.37:265:04Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:552.17:062.41:33-0.41:31-0.37:265:05New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:382.17:472.42:15-0.42:14-0.37:265:06New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:172.28:242.42:53-0.42:54-0.37:265:07New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:522.28:592.43:29-0.43:33-0.37:255:08New Moon14Sat
15Sun9:242.29:342.34:03-0.44:12-0.37:255:09Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:552.210:102.34:36-0.44:51-0.37:255:10Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:282.310:492.35:09-0.45:30-0.37:245:11Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:062.411:322.35:43-0.46:11-0.37:245:12Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:482.46:19-0.46:55-0.27:235:13First Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:192.212:352.57:00-0.47:48-0.27:235:14First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:102.11:292.57:48-0.48:55-0.17:225:15First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:122.12:312.58:46-0.310:10-0.17:225:17First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:212.03:402.59:57-0.311:20-0.27:215:18Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:292.14:462.511:11-0.37:215:19Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:312.25:482.612:25-0.312:23-0.57:205:20Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:292.36:472.61:23-0.51:27-0.67:195:21Full Moon26Thu
27Fri7:232.47:432.62:16-0.62:25-0.77:185:22Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:152.58:372.63:06-0.73:19-0.87:185:23Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:062.69:292.63:54-0.74:12-0.87:175:25Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:572.610:222.54:41-0.75:05-0.77:165:26Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue10:492.611:152.45:28-0.65:57-0.67:155:27Waning 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 12:09 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 0% 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 (0% 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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