Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : in 2h 10m at 8:02 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jul 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:573.47:332.81:170.52:210.35:468:37Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:443.48:212.92:090.53:090.35:468:37New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:283.49:072.92:570.53:520.35:478:37New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:103.39:502.93:410.64:330.35:478:36New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:503.210:322.94:220.65:110.45:488:36Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:303.211:122.95:030.65:470.55:488:36Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:103.111:512.95:430.76:200.55:498:36Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:513.06:230.76:500.55:508:35Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:282.912:312.97:030.77:200.65:508:35Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:042.91:122.87:450.87:520.65:518:35First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:423.01:562.78:300.88:300.65:528:34First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:263.02:472.69:260.99:160.65:528:34First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:173.13:502.610:340.910:110.65:538:34First Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:163.14:562.511:420.811:120.65:548:33Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:153.25:562.612:470.75:548:33Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:113.36:522.712:170.61:460.65:558:32Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri7:053.47:452.81:250.52:400.45:568:31Full Moon17Fri
18Sat7:583.58:363.02:300.43:300.35:578:31Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:503.59:263.13:280.34:170.25:578:30Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:423.510:163.24:240.35:050.25:588:30Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:353.411:083.25:190.25:530.25:598:29Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:303.36:160.26:410.26:008:28Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:023.312:273.27:120.37:290.26:018:27Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:573.31:233.08:080.48:170.36:018:27Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:523.32:212.99:070.49:080.46:028:26Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:493.23:232.810:090.510:040.46:038:25Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:513.24:272.711:110.511:020.56:048:24Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:523.25:282.712:100.56:058:23Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:483.26:242.71:070.56:068:22Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:393.27:152.812:550.61:580.46:078:21Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri7:273.28:032.91:490.62:440.36:078:20New Moon31Fri
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 10:54 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 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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