Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : in 3h 54m at 11:17 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:03 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - Nov 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:153.37:313.62:030.02:100.06:345:08Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:043.28:193.62:560.02:580.06:355:07Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:543.29:083.63:480.03:470.06:365:06Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:463.110:003.54:430.04:400.16:385:05Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:422.910:563.35:380.15:360.26:395:04Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:422.811:553.16:340.26:330.26:405:03Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:432.87:290.27:320.36:415:02Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:573.01:462.78:260.38:350.46:425:01Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:032.82:512.79:230.39:390.46:435:00Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:112.83:522.810:180.310:390.46:444:59Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:122.74:462.911:100.211:360.36:454:58Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:062.85:353.011:590.26:464:57Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:552.86:203.012:290.212:450.16:484:56Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:402.87:013.11:170.21:270.16:494:55New Moon14Thu
15Fri7:232.87:393.12:020.12:050.16:504:55New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:032.88:143.12:430.12:400.16:514:54New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:412.78:473.03:230.23:130.26:524:53New Moon17Sun
18Mon9:172.69:193.04:010.23:460.26:534:52Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue9:532.59:522.94:400.34:210.36:544:52Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:292.510:292.95:170.35:000.36:554:51Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:072.511:112.95:550.35:430.36:564:51Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:492.511:592.86:340.36:290.36:574:50First Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:362.57:160.37:210.36:584:49First Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:522.81:292.58:050.38:220.37:004:49First Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:532.72:302.69:010.29:330.37:014:48First Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:012.73:332.710:010.210:410.17:024:48Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed4:072.74:322.910:580.011:470.07:034:48Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:062.85:263.111:55-0.17:044:47Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri6:012.86:183.212:49-0.112:52-0.27:054:47Full Moon29Fri
30Sat6:542.87:093.31:46-0.31:46-0.37:064:47Full Moon30Sat
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 2:10 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (22% illuminated). This places Washington, Washington Channel, DC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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