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 2h 38m 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 - Jun 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:053.67:373.11:350.42:250.25:448:27Full Moon1Wed
2Thu7:543.68:273.02:250.43:170.25:448:27Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:393.69:153.03:130.44:050.25:438:28Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:243.610:022.93:580.54:520.35:438:29Full Moon4Sat
5Sun10:073.510:502.94:420.65:380.45:438:29Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:523.311:402.85:270.76:220.45:428:30Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:393.26:130.87:030.55:428:30Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:292.812:283.16:590.87:420.65:428:31Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu1:172.81:173.07:450.88:190.75:428:32Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:032.82:082.98:330.98:570.75:428:32Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:512.93:032.89:260.99:380.75:428:33Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:422.94:022.710:250.910:250.75:428:33Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:333.04:582.711:230.811:130.75:428:33Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:203.15:492.712:210.85:428:34Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:043.26:362.712:020.61:160.75:428:34Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:453.37:222.812:520.62:100.65:428:35Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:263.48:062.81:440.52:590.55:428:35New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:083.58:512.82:350.53:460.45:428:35New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:523.59:362.93:250.54:330.45:428:36New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:383.510:232.94:160.55:200.45:428:36Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:273.511:143.05:110.56:090.35:428:36Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:203.46:080.56:580.35:438:36Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:083.012:183.37:060.57:460.35:438:37Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:043.11:183.28:040.58:360.45:438:37First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:013.22:203.19:050.59:290.45:438:37First Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:003.23:253.010:080.510:250.45:448:37First Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:013.34:312.911:120.511:210.45:448:37Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:013.35:312.912:130.45:448:37Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:563.46:272.912:160.41:130.45:458:37Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:463.57:192.91:100.42:080.35:458:37Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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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