Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : 12:46 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 29m at 5:03 am (3.3 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 - May 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:182.93:302.910:020.610:460.56:107:59First Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:202.94:352.911:040.611:390.56:098:00Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:173.05:342.912:020.66:088:01Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:083.16:262.912:300.512:570.56:078:02Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:543.27:153.01:170.51:490.56:058:03Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:373.38:003.02:010.52:360.46:048:04Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue8:173.38:413.02:420.53:190.46:038:05Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:533.49:213.03:190.53:590.46:028:06Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:263.39:582.93:530.54:380.46:018:07Full Moon9Thu
10Fri9:573.310:342.94:270.65:170.56:008:08Full Moon10Fri
11Sat10:283.311:092.85:010.65:550.55:598:09Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:033.311:472.85:380.66:340.55:588:10Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon11:433.36:190.77:120.55:578:11Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:282.912:283.37:040.77:520.65:568:12Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:132.91:193.37:530.78:370.65:558:12Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:033.02:153.28:490.79:290.65:548:13Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:003.03:213.19:560.710:290.65:548:14Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:033.24:303.111:080.611:290.55:538:15Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:043.35:353.212:150.55:528:16Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:003.56:333.212:270.41:190.35:518:17Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:533.67:293.31:250.42:200.25:508:18New Moon21Tue
22Wed7:453.88:223.32:210.33:150.15:508:19New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:363.89:153.23:140.34:090.15:498:19New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:263.810:073.24:050.35:020.15:488:20New Moon24Fri
25Sat10:163.711:023.14:580.35:550.25:488:21Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:093.511:593.05:520.46:470.25:478:22Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:053.46:470.57:380.35:478:23Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:573.01:033.27:420.68:280.45:468:23First Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:543.02:013.18:380.79:180.55:468:24First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:503.03:012.99:350.710:090.65:458:25First Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:483.04:042.910:340.710:590.65:458:26First Quarter31Fri
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 8:54 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 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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