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 3h 28m 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 - Feb 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:351.92:582.49:04-0.210:340.07:145:29Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon3:471.94:072.410:17-0.211:44-0.17:135:30Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue4:531.95:122.511:34-0.27:125:31Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:542.16:142.612:47-0.312:47-0.47:115:32Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:502.37:122.61:43-0.41:50-0.57:105:33New Moon5Thu
6Fri7:432.48:072.62:33-0.52:46-0.77:095:34New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:342.59:002.63:21-0.63:40-0.77:085:36New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:232.69:522.64:08-0.64:33-0.77:075:37Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:142.610:462.54:55-0.65:26-0.77:065:38Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:062.611:392.45:41-0.56:19-0.67:055:39Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:572.66:27-0.57:11-0.47:045:40First Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:312.312:492.57:12-0.48:06-0.37:025:41First Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:252.11:422.48:00-0.29:04-0.17:015:42First Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:242.02:412.38:54-0.110:04-0.17:005:44First Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:262.03:432.39:530.011:01-0.16:595:45Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon4:262.04:412.210:520.011:56-0.16:585:46Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:202.05:342.311:500.06:565:47Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:112.16:232.312:46-0.112:44-0.16:555:48Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:572.27:092.31:31-0.21:33-0.16:545:49Full Moon19Thu
20Fri7:382.37:502.42:10-0.22:17-0.26:535:50Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:142.48:272.42:46-0.22:57-0.26:515:51Full Moon21Sat
22Sun8:472.49:012.43:20-0.23:35-0.26:505:52Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:172.49:342.43:51-0.24:12-0.26:495:54Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:462.510:092.34:22-0.24:50-0.16:475:55Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:192.610:462.34:53-0.15:29-0.16:465:56Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu10:582.611:282.35:27-0.16:100.06:445:57Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:412.76:05-0.16:540.06:435:58Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:152.212:302.76:48-0.17:490.16:425:59Third Quarter28Sat
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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