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 7h 09m 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 - May 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:322.82:402.99:120.79:590.66:107:59Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:342.83:462.810:150.810:520.66:098:00Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed4:342.94:502.811:160.811:430.66:088:01Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu5:283.05:462.812:130.76:078:02Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri6:163.16:362.912:300.61:060.66:058:03Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat7:003.27:222.91:150.61:560.56:048:04Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun7:403.28:052.91:570.62:410.56:038:05New Moon7Sun
8Mon8:173.38:452.92:360.53:240.56:028:06New Moon8Mon
9Tue8:513.39:232.93:110.54:040.56:018:07New Moon9Tue
10Wed9:213.39:592.83:450.64:440.56:008:08New Moon10Wed
11Thu9:513.310:352.84:200.65:240.55:598:09Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri10:253.311:132.84:570.66:050.65:588:10Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat11:043.311:552.85:390.76:450.65:578:11Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun11:493.36:250.77:270.65:568:12Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:412.812:393.37:150.78:110.65:558:12First Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:312.91:343.28:100.79:000.65:548:13First Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:253.02:363.19:120.79:550.65:548:14First Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:253.13:463.110:220.610:530.65:538:15First Quarter18Thu
19Fri4:283.24:543.111:300.511:510.55:528:16Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat5:263.45:563.112:360.45:518:17Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun6:203.66:523.112:470.41:380.35:508:18Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon7:123.77:463.11:420.42:370.25:508:19Full Moon22Mon
23Tue8:033.88:383.12:350.33:310.25:498:19Full Moon23Tue
24Wed8:523.89:303.03:260.44:230.25:488:20Full Moon24Wed
25Thu9:413.710:223.04:170.45:150.25:488:21Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri10:303.511:162.95:080.56:070.35:478:22Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat11:233.46:020.66:570.45:478:23Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:132.912:183.26:570.77:450.55:468:23Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon1:102.91:153.17:510.88:320.65:458:24Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:042.92:122.98:460.89:190.65:458:25Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed3:002.93:132.89:430.810:070.75:458:26Third Quarter31Wed
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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