Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : in 1h 31m at 8:54 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:44 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - Jan 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:392.28:542.63:33-0.53:33-0.47:264:56New Moon1Mon
2Tue9:312.29:472.54:21-0.44:26-0.47:264:57Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed10:232.210:412.45:09-0.45:19-0.37:264:57Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu11:152.211:352.35:54-0.36:09-0.37:264:58Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri12:052.26:37-0.36:58-0.27:264:59First Quarter5Fri
6Sat12:272.212:542.27:17-0.27:47-0.17:265:00First Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:182.11:432.27:58-0.28:40-0.17:265:01First Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:122.02:362.28:40-0.19:360.07:265:02First Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:081.93:302.29:26-0.110:320.07:265:03Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed4:041.94:222.210:15-0.111:270.07:265:04Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu4:561.95:102.311:05-0.17:265:05Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri5:451.95:542.312:20-0.111:57 AM-0.27:265:06Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat6:311.96:372.41:10-0.212:49-0.27:255:07Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun7:142.07:162.41:55-0.31:39-0.37:255:08Full Moon14Sun
15Mon7:542.07:552.42:36-0.32:25-0.37:255:09Full Moon15Mon
16Tue8:312.18:342.43:16-0.43:09-0.47:245:10Full Moon16Tue
17Wed9:072.29:152.53:54-0.43:54-0.47:245:11Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu9:452.39:592.54:34-0.44:40-0.47:245:12Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri10:262.310:462.45:13-0.45:27-0.57:235:13Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat11:112.411:352.45:54-0.46:16-0.47:235:14Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun11:592.56:35-0.47:07-0.47:225:15Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon12:272.312:502.57:19-0.48:06-0.37:225:17Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:232.21:472.58:10-0.39:14-0.27:215:18Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:272.02:522.49:11-0.310:26-0.27:205:19Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu3:361.93:592.410:19-0.211:33-0.27:205:20Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri4:431.95:022.511:28-0.37:195:21Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat5:442.06:022.512:37-0.312:35-0.37:185:22Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun6:422.16:592.51:34-0.41:36-0.47:185:23New Moon28Sun
29Mon7:352.27:522.52:25-0.52:30-0.47:175:25New Moon29Mon
30Tue8:252.28:422.43:12-0.53:21-0.57:165:26New Moon30Tue
31Wed9:122.39:312.43:56-0.54:09-0.57:155:27Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 11:49 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (44% illuminated). This places Washington, Washington Channel, DC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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