Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : in 3h 16m at 10:00 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:52 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - Dec 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:242.52:042.38:160.38:350.47:074:46First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:212.42:572.49:020.39:360.37:084:46First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:202.33:482.49:510.210:360.37:094:46Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:152.44:342.610:400.111:330.27:104:46Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:042.45:182.711:300.07:114:46Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon5:502.46:002.812:300.112:190.07:124:46Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:342.46:432.91:230.01:09-0.17:134:46Full Moon7Tue
8Wed7:192.57:273.02:14-0.11:59-0.27:144:46Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:052.58:133.03:02-0.22:48-0.27:144:46Full Moon9Thu
10Fri8:522.49:013.03:52-0.23:40-0.27:154:46Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:422.49:532.94:43-0.24:36-0.27:164:46Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:372.410:502.85:35-0.25:35-0.27:174:46Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon11:352.411:502.76:27-0.26:34-0.27:184:46Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:332.47:19-0.27:34-0.17:184:46Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:532.51:342.58:13-0.28:38-0.17:194:47Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:582.42:372.59:09-0.29:43-0.17:204:47Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:062.33:402.510:06-0.210:45-0.27:204:47Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:092.34:372.611:01-0.211:45-0.27:214:48Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:052.35:292.711:54-0.37:214:48Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:582.36:182.712:41-0.312:45-0.37:224:49Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:472.37:042.71:34-0.41:33-0.37:234:49New Moon21Tue
22Wed7:352.37:472.72:22-0.42:18-0.37:234:50New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:192.38:292.73:06-0.43:00-0.27:244:50New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:032.29:092.63:48-0.33:40-0.27:244:51New Moon24Fri
25Sat9:452.29:502.54:28-0.34:20-0.17:244:51Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:282.110:322.45:06-0.25:00-0.17:254:52Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:092.111:152.45:42-0.25:40-0.17:254:53Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:472.111:572.36:14-0.16:20-0.17:254:53Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:242.26:45-0.17:01-0.17:264:54First Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:402.21:032.27:20-0.17:470.07:264:55First Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:272.11:472.28:00-0.18:450.17:264:55First 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 12:56 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 32% 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 Third Quarter (32% 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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