Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : in 16m at 3:29 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:573.02:062.98:370.88:500.65:448:27Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:413.02:592.99:320.89:370.65:438:28Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:333.14:012.810:360.810:300.65:438:28Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:283.25:022.811:400.811:250.65:438:29Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue5:213.35:572.912:430.75:438:29Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed6:113.56:502.912:230.51:430.55:428:30Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu7:013.67:413.01:230.52:380.45:428:31New Moon7Thu
8Fri7:513.78:323.12:220.43:300.35:428:31New Moon8Fri
9Sat8:413.79:233.13:190.44:210.25:428:32New Moon9Sat
10Sun9:323.610:153.24:150.35:110.25:428:32Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon10:253.611:103.25:120.36:030.25:428:33Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue11:213.46:110.36:540.25:428:33Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:083.212:213.37:090.47:440.25:428:34Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu1:053.21:213.28:060.48:350.35:428:34First Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:033.32:213.19:060.49:280.35:428:34First Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:023.33:243.010:070.510:220.45:428:35First Quarter16Sat
17Sun4:023.34:282.911:080.511:170.45:428:35Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon4:593.35:272.912:070.55:428:35Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue5:523.46:212.912:100.41:030.45:428:36Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed6:413.47:112.91:020.41:560.35:428:36Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu7:273.47:592.91:520.52:440.35:428:36Full Moon21Thu
22Fri8:103.48:453.02:390.53:270.35:438:36Full Moon22Fri
23Sat8:513.49:272.93:210.54:080.35:438:37Full Moon23Sat
24Sun9:303.310:072.94:020.54:450.45:438:37Full Moon24Sun
25Mon10:073.310:452.94:410.65:210.45:438:37Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue10:443.211:222.95:190.65:550.45:448:37Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:223.111:572.95:590.76:260.55:448:37Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:013.16:380.76:570.55:458:37Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:313.012:413.07:190.77:300.55:458:37Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:093.11:252.98:030.78:080.55:458:37Third Quarter30Sat
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 6:05 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 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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