Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : 11:41 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 32m at 3:52 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 - Jun 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:353.710:203.04:130.45:190.35:448:27Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed10:263.611:153.05:080.56:120.35:448:27Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:213.56:070.57:050.35:438:28Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:143.012:213.37:080.57:570.35:438:29Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat1:143.11:243.28:080.58:510.45:438:29First Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:143.12:283.19:110.59:460.45:428:30First Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:163.13:363.010:150.510:410.45:428:31First Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:183.24:412.911:170.511:350.45:428:31Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:153.35:402.912:170.45:428:32Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:073.46:333.012:270.41:130.45:428:32Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:543.47:223.01:180.42:070.35:428:33Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:393.58:103.02:060.42:550.35:428:33Full Moon12Sat
13Sun8:223.58:552.92:500.53:400.35:428:34Full Moon13Sun
14Mon9:023.59:382.93:310.54:220.35:428:34Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:413.410:202.94:100.65:030.45:428:34Full Moon15Tue
16Wed10:183.311:022.84:480.75:410.45:428:35Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:573.211:442.85:270.76:180.55:428:35Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:373.26:070.76:520.55:428:35Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:242.812:183.16:480.87:240.65:428:36Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun1:012.91:013.07:310.87:570.65:428:36Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:392.91:472.98:170.88:350.65:428:36Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:213.02:392.99:100.89:190.65:438:36Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:103.03:392.810:120.810:110.65:438:37Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:063.14:412.811:180.711:050.55:438:37Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:013.35:392.812:220.75:438:37Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:543.46:342.912:020.51:250.55:448:37Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:463.57:272.91:010.52:240.45:448:37New Moon27Sun
28Mon7:373.68:193.02:030.43:180.35:458:37New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:293.79:123.03:020.44:090.25:458:37New Moon29Tue
30Wed9:213.610:043.04:000.35:010.25:458:37New Moon30Wed
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 7:46 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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