Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : in 3h 23m at 12:46 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 5:52 pm (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - Aug 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:183.39:533.13:550.44:360.26:088:19New Moon1Wed
2Thu10:003.310:343.14:380.55:140.36:098:18Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:413.211:153.05:190.55:510.46:108:17Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:223.111:553.06:000.66:240.56:118:16Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:043.06:400.76:550.56:128:15Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:333.012:452.97:190.77:250.56:138:14First Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:113.01:272.88:000.87:590.66:148:13First Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:503.02:132.78:480.88:410.66:158:12First Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:363.03:092.69:470.99:330.66:158:11First Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:313.14:142.610:530.810:340.76:168:09Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat4:323.15:162.711:550.811:380.66:178:08Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:303.26:102.812:540.66:188:07Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:233.37:012.912:430.51:490.56:198:06Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:143.57:493.11:450.42:390.36:208:04Full Moon14Tue
15Wed8:043.58:363.22:420.33:270.26:218:03Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:533.69:223.33:360.24:130.26:228:02Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:423.610:103.44:280.24:590.16:238:01Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat10:333.511:003.45:220.25:470.16:247:59Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun11:263.411:533.46:180.26:360.26:257:58Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:233.37:140.37:260.26:257:57Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:483.41:213.18:110.48:180.36:267:55Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:453.42:213.09:110.59:140.46:277:54Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:463.33:272.910:140.510:140.56:287:52Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:513.24:332.911:160.511:160.56:297:51Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat4:553.25:342.912:140.56:307:49Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun5:533.36:293.012:150.51:100.46:317:48Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon6:453.37:203.11:110.52:000.36:327:47Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue7:343.38:063.22:040.52:460.36:337:45New Moon28Tue
29Wed8:183.48:493.22:510.43:270.36:347:44New Moon29Wed
30Thu9:003.39:283.23:350.44:050.36:347:42New Moon30Thu
31Fri9:393.310:053.24:150.54:400.46:357:41New Moon31Fri
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 3:19 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 13% 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 Waning Crescent (13% 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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