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 6h 59m 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 - Feb 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:032.39:172.33:38-0.43:51-0.47:145:29New Moon1Fri
2Sat9:362.39:532.34:11-0.44:29-0.37:135:30Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:072.310:292.34:42-0.35:07-0.37:125:31Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon10:392.311:052.25:13-0.35:44-0.27:115:32Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue11:142.411:452.25:45-0.36:21-0.27:105:33Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:532.46:20-0.37:02-0.17:095:35First Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:282.212:392.57:01-0.37:52-0.17:085:36First Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:182.11:312.57:49-0.38:570.07:075:37First Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:182.12:332.48:49-0.210:09-0.17:065:38First Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:262.13:422.510:00-0.211:17-0.17:055:39Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon4:312.24:482.511:14-0.37:045:40Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:302.35:492.612:20-0.212:25-0.47:025:41Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:262.56:472.71:17-0.41:28-0.57:015:43Full Moon13Wed
14Thu7:192.67:422.72:10-0.52:25-0.77:005:44Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:102.78:342.72:59-0.63:19-0.76:595:45Full Moon15Fri
16Sat9:002.89:272.73:47-0.64:13-0.76:585:46Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun9:512.810:202.64:36-0.65:07-0.76:565:47Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:432.811:152.55:24-0.66:00-0.66:555:48Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue11:362.76:13-0.56:53-0.56:545:49Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:102.412:302.67:02-0.47:47-0.36:525:50Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:052.31:242.57:53-0.28:43-0.26:515:52Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:042.22:242.48:48-0.19:42-0.16:505:53Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:062.23:262.49:470.010:38-0.16:485:54Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun4:072.24:252.310:460.011:32-0.16:475:55Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:022.25:192.411:420.06:465:56Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue5:522.36:092.412:23-0.112:35-0.16:445:57Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:382.46:552.51:10-0.11:24-0.26:435:58New Moon27Wed
28Thu7:212.57:372.51:51-0.22:08-0.26:415:59New Moon28Thu
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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