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 2h 49m at 9:13 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:512.97:132.81:220.31:510.25:526:31Full Moon1Tue
2Wed7:283.17:532.82:030.22:370.15:506:32Full Moon2Wed
3Thu8:053.28:342.82:420.23:220.15:496:33Full Moon3Thu
4Fri8:453.39:172.83:210.24:090.15:476:34Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat9:273.310:042.84:040.25:000.25:466:35Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun10:143.310:562.74:510.25:520.25:446:36Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:063.211:522.75:420.36:460.35:436:37Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:023.16:380.47:440.45:416:38Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:532.61:043.07:420.58:450.45:406:39Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:012.62:162.98:540.59:480.45:386:40Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:122.73:322.810:060.510:480.45:376:41Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat4:162.84:392.811:120.411:430.35:356:42Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun5:133.05:372.912:130.25:346:42Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon6:043.16:303.012:360.31:090.15:326:43Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:513.37:183.01:240.22:000.15:316:44New Moon15Tue
16Wed7:353.38:033.02:080.22:470.15:296:45New Moon16Wed
17Thu8:163.38:472.92:480.33:320.15:286:46New Moon17Thu
18Fri8:553.39:312.83:260.34:160.25:276:47Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:343.310:152.84:020.44:590.35:256:48Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun10:133.211:022.74:370.55:410.45:246:49Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:543.111:482.65:140.66:220.55:226:50Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:363.05:530.77:000.65:216:51Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:352.612:203.06:360.77:400.75:206:52First Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:232.61:092.97:260.88:250.75:186:53First Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:142.72:082.88:230.89:140.75:176:54First Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:082.73:132.79:280.810:050.75:166:55First Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:592.85:132.811:310.711:550.76:147:56Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon5:453.06:052.812:310.66:137:57Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue6:283.26:522.912:440.61:290.56:127:58Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed7:103.37:383.01:330.52:230.46:117:59Full Moon30Wed
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 11:47 am — 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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