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 : 3:29 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 21m at 8:06 am (3.4 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 - Mar 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:582.58:162.52:29-0.22:49-0.26:406:00New Moon1Fri
2Sat8:322.68:522.53:04-0.23:28-0.26:386:01New Moon2Sat
3Sun9:032.69:262.53:36-0.24:07-0.26:376:02New Moon3Sun
4Mon9:312.610:012.54:08-0.14:45-0.16:366:03Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:032.710:372.54:41-0.15:23-0.16:346:04Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:402.811:182.45:16-0.16:030.06:336:05Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu11:232.85:55-0.16:440.06:316:06First Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:032.412:102.86:380.07:330.16:306:07First Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:532.41:032.87:280.08:340.16:286:08First Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:532.42:062.78:310.19:440.26:276:09First Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:012.43:172.79:460.110:500.16:256:10Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue4:082.54:282.711:010.011:520.06:236:11Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:092.75:312.812:10-0.16:226:12Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:042.96:302.912:50-0.11:13-0.36:206:13Full Moon14Thu
15Fri6:573.07:242.91:44-0.22:10-0.46:196:14Full Moon15Fri
16Sat7:483.28:172.92:33-0.33:03-0.56:176:15Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:373.29:072.93:21-0.33:55-0.46:166:16Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:263.29:592.84:09-0.34:47-0.46:146:17Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:163.110:532.74:57-0.25:39-0.36:136:18Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:083.011:472.65:45-0.16:30-0.16:116:19Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:002.96:330.07:210.06:096:20Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:422.612:532.87:230.28:130.16:086:21Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:382.51:502.78:170.39:070.26:066:22Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:372.52:522.69:150.410:010.36:056:23Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:372.53:532.610:140.410:530.36:036:24Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue4:322.64:492.611:100.411:420.36:026:25Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:212.75:392.612:040.36:006:26Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu6:072.86:262.712:280.312:550.25:586:27Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri6:482.97:082.71:110.21:410.15:576:28New Moon29Fri
30Sat7:252.97:482.81:510.22:240.15:556:29New Moon30Sat
31Sun7:583.08:242.82:270.23:040.15:546:30New Moon31Sun
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 11:47 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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