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 4h 59m 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 - Sep 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:593.32:362.99:220.69:250.56:367:39First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:003.23:412.810:220.610:260.66:377:37First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:053.14:462.911:200.611:260.66:387:36Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:073.15:432.912:150.66:397:34Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:023.26:353.012:230.61:060.56:407:33Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:513.27:213.11:170.61:530.46:417:31Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:373.38:043.22:060.52:350.46:427:29Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:193.38:433.32:510.53:120.46:437:28Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:573.39:183.33:320.53:470.46:447:26Full Moon9Mon
10Tue9:343.29:493.34:100.54:180.46:447:25Full Moon10Tue
11Wed10:083.210:183.34:480.64:480.56:457:23Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:403.110:473.35:250.65:180.56:467:21Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:143.011:213.36:030.75:510.56:477:20Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:523.06:420.76:290.66:487:18Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:013.312:352.97:240.87:120.66:497:17Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:463.31:242.98:120.88:000.66:507:15Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:383.32:212.99:110.98:590.76:517:13Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:383.33:302.910:190.810:130.76:527:12Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:493.24:413.011:250.711:290.66:527:10Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:013.35:433.212:250.66:537:09Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:043.46:383.412:380.51:210.46:547:07Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:013.57:303.51:410.32:140.36:557:05New Moon22Sun
23Mon7:553.58:203.72:390.23:040.26:567:04New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:463.69:093.83:330.13:510.16:577:02New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:363.59:573.74:250.14:390.16:587:01Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:263.410:473.75:180.25:270.26:596:59Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:193.211:393.66:120.36:180.37:006:57Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:143.17:060.47:090.47:016:56Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:343.41:123.08:000.58:020.57:026:54First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:303.32:112.98:540.68:580.77:036:53First Quarter30Mon
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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