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 57m at 10:29 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:252.411:462.56:12-0.46:27-0.47:264:56Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:182.46:59-0.47:22-0.47:264:57Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:422.41:122.57:48-0.48:23-0.37:264:58Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:412.32:112.58:41-0.39:28-0.37:264:59Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:462.23:142.59:39-0.310:34-0.37:264:59Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri3:512.14:162.510:38-0.311:37-0.37:265:00Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:512.15:122.511:37-0.37:265:01Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:482.16:062.612:38-0.412:36-0.37:265:02Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:422.16:572.61:34-0.41:31-0.37:265:03New Moon9Mon
10Tue7:342.17:462.52:24-0.52:22-0.37:265:04New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:222.18:332.53:10-0.53:09-0.37:265:05New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:072.19:182.43:54-0.43:55-0.37:265:06Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri9:522.110:042.34:35-0.44:40-0.37:255:07Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:372.110:512.25:15-0.35:24-0.27:255:08Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:192.111:372.15:50-0.26:05-0.27:255:09Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:002.16:23-0.26:46-0.17:245:10Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:222.112:402.16:54-0.27:29-0.17:245:11First Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:062.01:212.17:27-0.28:180.07:245:12First Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:551.92:082.18:08-0.29:160.07:235:14First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:511.83:022.18:57-0.110:190.07:235:15First Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:501.83:582.29:53-0.111:200.07:225:16Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:441.84:512.310:52-0.27:215:17Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:351.85:412.412:18-0.111:54 AM-0.27:215:18Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:241.96:302.41:12-0.212:56-0.37:205:19Full Moon24Tue
25Wed7:112.17:192.52:01-0.31:52-0.47:205:20Full Moon25Wed
26Thu7:562.28:072.62:47-0.42:45-0.57:195:21Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:402.38:562.63:31-0.53:36-0.67:185:23Full Moon27Fri
28Sat9:262.49:462.64:16-0.54:29-0.67:175:24Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:142.510:392.55:02-0.65:22-0.67:175:25Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:052.511:332.45:48-0.66:15-0.67:165:26Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue11:572.66:34-0.57:09-0.57:155:27Third Quarter31Tue
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 12:59 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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