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 4h 23m 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 - Jan 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:212.02:392.28:48-0.19:500.17:264:56First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:212.03:372.39:42-0.110:570.07:264:57Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:202.04:322.410:39-0.27:264:58Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:142.05:252.512:01-0.111:39 AM-0.27:264:59Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:072.16:172.61:01-0.212:42-0.37:265:00Full Moon5Wed
6Thu6:592.17:092.71:56-0.31:42-0.47:265:01Full Moon6Thu
7Fri7:492.28:012.72:46-0.42:38-0.57:265:01Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:402.38:542.73:36-0.53:34-0.57:265:02Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:312.39:482.64:25-0.54:30-0.67:265:03Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:242.410:452.55:15-0.65:26-0.67:265:04Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:202.411:432.46:04-0.66:22-0.67:265:05Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:142.46:52-0.57:18-0.57:265:06Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:402.31:102.47:42-0.58:17-0.47:255:07Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:382.22:072.48:34-0.49:18-0.47:255:08Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:392.13:082.49:29-0.410:19-0.37:255:09Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:412.04:062.410:25-0.311:19-0.37:245:11Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:392.05:012.411:20-0.37:245:12Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:332.05:512.412:16-0.312:14-0.37:235:13Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:252.06:392.41:10-0.41:06-0.37:235:14New Moon19Wed
20Thu7:132.17:252.41:57-0.41:54-0.37:225:15New Moon20Thu
21Fri7:582.18:072.42:40-0.42:37-0.37:225:16New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:402.18:472.43:20-0.43:18-0.37:215:17New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:192.19:272.33:57-0.43:58-0.37:215:18New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:552.110:052.34:31-0.34:36-0.37:205:19Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:292.110:442.25:03-0.35:14-0.27:195:21Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:022.111:222.25:33-0.35:52-0.27:195:22Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:352.26:03-0.36:30-0.27:185:23Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:012.112:132.26:36-0.37:11-0.17:175:24First Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:442.112:562.37:15-0.38:010.07:165:25First Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:322.01:462.38:00-0.29:060.07:165:26First Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:321.92:472.38:55-0.210:210.07:155:27Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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