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 : 9:13 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 13m at 1:46 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 - Oct 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:153.312:562.87:410.77:160.77:046:51Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:033.21:502.78:300.88:010.87:046:49Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:543.12:472.69:220.98:540.97:056:48Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:523.03:492.610:160.99:570.97:066:46Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:582.94:482.711:080.911:020.97:076:45Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:002.95:402.811:570.87:086:43Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:533.06:253.012:000.812:420.77:096:42Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:393.07:053.112:540.71:250.67:106:40Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu7:203.17:413.21:450.62:060.57:116:39New Moon9Thu
10Fri7:593.18:153.32:310.52:440.47:126:37New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:353.28:493.43:150.43:200.47:136:36New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:113.19:243.53:570.43:560.47:146:34New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:493.110:023.54:410.54:330.47:156:33Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:313.010:453.55:280.55:160.47:166:31Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:182.911:343.56:190.66:040.57:176:30Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:122.87:140.67:000.67:186:28First Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:283.31:112.88:110.78:020.67:196:27First Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:283.22:172.79:130.79:140.77:206:25First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:373.13:312.710:170.610:300.67:216:24First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:563.04:422.911:190.611:390.57:226:23Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:083.05:433.012:150.57:236:21Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:093.16:363.212:420.41:090.37:246:20Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:023.17:253.31:400.21:580.27:256:19Full Moon23Thu
24Fri7:523.28:113.42:330.12:440.27:266:17Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:383.18:543.43:230.13:260.27:276:16Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:223.18:353.43:090.23:060.26:285:15Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:062.99:153.33:550.23:440.36:295:14Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue9:512.89:573.24:410.34:220.46:315:12Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:382.710:403.15:260.45:010.56:325:11Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:272.611:253.06:100.55:430.66:335:10Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:172.66:520.66:270.76:345:09Third Quarter31Fri
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 5:29 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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