Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:13 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 47m at 1:46 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - Jan 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:152.11:402.37:53-0.18:410.07:264:56Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:102.02:362.38:43-0.19:510.07:264:57Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:141.93:382.49:41-0.111:020.07:264:58Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun4:181.94:372.510:44-0.27:264:59Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon5:172.05:342.612:09-0.111:51 AM-0.27:265:00Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue6:142.06:302.71:10-0.212:59-0.37:265:01New Moon6Tue
7Wed7:082.17:252.72:05-0.42:01-0.57:265:01New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:012.38:192.72:56-0.52:58-0.67:265:02New Moon8Thu
9Fri8:522.39:132.73:45-0.63:53-0.67:265:03Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat9:452.410:092.64:34-0.64:49-0.67:265:04Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:382.511:052.55:23-0.65:45-0.67:265:05Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon11:332.56:11-0.66:39-0.67:265:06Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:012.412:272.56:58-0.57:34-0.57:255:07First Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:562.31:212.47:46-0.58:32-0.47:255:08First Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:532.12:182.48:38-0.49:33-0.37:255:09First Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:532.03:182.39:32-0.310:33-0.27:245:11Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat3:541.94:152.310:27-0.211:31-0.27:245:12Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun4:501.95:092.311:22-0.27:235:13Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:442.05:592.312:27-0.312:17-0.27:235:14Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:342.06:462.31:17-0.31:09-0.27:225:15Full Moon20Tue
21Wed7:212.17:302.32:02-0.41:55-0.37:225:16Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:042.18:102.32:43-0.42:38-0.37:215:17Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:432.18:482.33:20-0.43:18-0.37:215:18Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:182.19:252.33:54-0.33:56-0.37:205:19Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun9:512.110:012.24:27-0.34:33-0.37:195:21Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon10:232.210:372.24:58-0.35:11-0.37:195:22Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue10:552.211:142.25:27-0.35:49-0.27:185:23Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:312.311:552.15:59-0.36:28-0.27:175:24Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:122.46:34-0.37:12-0.17:165:25Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri12:392.012:592.47:14-0.38:06-0.17:165:26Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat1:321.91:532.48:03-0.29:180.07:155:27Third Quarter31Sat
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 55% 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 (55% 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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