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 3h 02m 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 - Mar 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:282.69:542.54:05-0.24:32-0.26:396:00Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:082.610:372.44:40-0.15:14-0.26:386:01Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:472.611:212.35:13-0.15:55-0.16:376:03Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:262.65:440.06:350.16:356:04Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:042.212:042.66:150.17:160.26:346:05First Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:482.212:442.56:500.18:010.36:326:06First Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:362.11:292.57:330.28:550.36:316:07First Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:322.02:262.48:270.39:550.36:296:08First Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:332.13:312.49:330.310:520.36:286:09Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:282.24:322.410:410.211:470.26:266:10Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:182.35:272.511:460.16:246:11Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:032.56:172.612:380.112:470.06:236:12Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:462.77:052.71:250.01:41-0.16:216:13Full Moon13Wed
14Thu7:272.87:512.82:09-0.12:31-0.26:206:14Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:093.08:362.82:51-0.13:19-0.36:186:15Full Moon15Fri
16Sat8:523.19:222.83:33-0.14:09-0.36:176:16Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun9:373.110:112.74:17-0.15:01-0.26:156:17Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:263.111:032.65:04-0.15:54-0.16:146:18Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue11:183.111:592.55:530.06:500.06:126:19Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:133.06:450.17:480.16:106:20Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:592.41:122.87:440.28:520.26:096:21Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:052.42:202.78:530.39:560.26:076:22Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:172.43:342.610:040.310:570.26:066:23Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun4:232.54:412.611:110.311:540.26:046:23Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:202.65:402.712:130.26:036:24Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:122.86:332.712:460.11:080.16:016:25Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:592.97:212.81:330.11:580.05:596:26New Moon27Wed
28Thu7:413.08:052.82:150.12:430.05:586:27New Moon28Thu
29Fri8:213.08:462.82:530.13:250.05:566:28New Moon29Fri
30Sat8:583.09:272.73:280.24:060.15:556:29New Moon30Sat
31Sun9:333.010:082.64:010.34:470.25:536:30Waxing Crescent31Sun
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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