Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : 8:54 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 39m at 2:21 pm (2.8 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 - Nov 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:562.95:253.011:500.36:355:07Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:472.96:123.112:220.312:380.36:365:06Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:342.96:553.21:130.21:210.26:375:05Full Moon3Sun
4Mon7:182.97:343.22:000.22:010.26:385:04Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:002.98:113.22:430.22:370.36:405:03Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:402.88:463.23:250.23:100.36:415:02Full Moon6Wed
7Thu9:202.79:213.14:060.33:420.46:425:01Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:002.69:553.04:460.44:150.46:435:00Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:422.510:333.05:250.54:530.56:444:59Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:242.411:142.96:030.55:360.56:454:58Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:062.46:410.56:220.56:464:57Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:492.47:210.57:130.56:474:56Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:502.71:382.58:060.58:100.56:484:56Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:482.72:342.68:570.59:150.56:494:55Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:542.73:312.79:510.410:200.46:514:54Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat3:572.74:242.910:430.311:230.36:524:53Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun4:522.75:143.111:350.26:534:53Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon5:432.86:023.212:230.112:270.16:544:52Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue6:332.86:503.31:210.01:180.06:554:51New Moon19Tue
20Wed7:232.87:393.42:160.02:09-0.16:564:51New Moon20Wed
21Thu8:122.88:283.43:09-0.13:00-0.16:574:50New Moon21Thu
22Fri9:042.79:193.34:03-0.13:550.06:584:50Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat9:582.610:143.14:570.04:540.06:594:49Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:582.611:152.95:520.05:540.17:004:49Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:592.56:460.06:550.17:014:48First Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:172.71:012.57:400.17:570.27:024:48First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:222.62:042.58:350.19:010.27:034:47First Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:282.53:072.69:300.110:030.27:044:47First Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:332.44:052.610:230.111:010.17:054:47Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:302.44:572.711:140.111:570.17:064:46Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 5:37 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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