Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : 10:00 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 10m at 3:30 pm (2.7 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 - Apr 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:002.64:172.910:480.311:410.35:526:31Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:012.85:232.911:580.25:516:32Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:563.06:223.012:380.21:020.05:496:33Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:483.27:163.11:310.11:58-0.15:486:34Full Moon4Mon
5Tue7:383.38:083.12:190.02:51-0.25:466:35Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:253.48:573.03:060.03:42-0.25:456:35Full Moon6Wed
7Thu9:123.49:472.93:510.04:33-0.15:436:36Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:003.310:382.84:370.15:240.05:426:37Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:493.311:312.75:230.26:150.15:406:38Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:403.16:100.47:040.35:396:39Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:252.712:313.06:570.57:550.45:376:40Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:212.61:262.97:490.68:480.55:366:41Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:202.62:272.88:470.79:410.65:346:42Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:202.63:312.79:490.710:330.65:336:43Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:162.74:302.710:480.711:210.65:316:44Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat5:062.85:222.811:440.65:306:45Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:512.96:092.812:070.512:360.55:286:46Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:323.06:532.812:500.51:240.45:276:47Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:083.17:322.91:300.42:070.45:266:48New Moon19Tue
20Wed7:413.28:092.92:070.42:490.35:246:49New Moon20Wed
21Thu8:113.28:442.82:420.43:300.45:236:50New Moon21Thu
22Fri8:433.39:202.83:160.44:110.45:216:51New Moon22Fri
23Sat9:183.310:002.83:530.54:550.45:206:52Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:593.411:452.85:340.56:400.56:197:53Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:453.36:210.57:270.56:177:54Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:352.812:363.37:110.68:170.56:167:55First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:292.81:333.28:080.69:140.66:157:56First Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:292.82:373.19:150.610:160.66:147:57First Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:362.93:523.010:300.611:160.56:127:58First Quarter29Fri
30Sat4:423.05:043.011:400.56:117:59Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 6:45 pm — 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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