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 : 8:02 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 38m at 1:24 pm (2.9 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 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:102.66:43-0.57:29-0.57:145:28First Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:452.21:042.57:32-0.58:29-0.37:135:29First Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:432.12:032.48:27-0.39:33-0.27:125:31First Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:472.03:082.39:28-0.210:36-0.27:115:32Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri3:531.94:122.310:31-0.211:36-0.27:105:33Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat4:542.05:112.311:33-0.27:095:34Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun5:492.16:052.312:32-0.312:32-0.27:085:35Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon6:412.16:552.31:23-0.31:26-0.27:075:36Full Moon8Mon
9Tue7:282.27:412.32:08-0.42:13-0.37:065:38Full Moon9Tue
10Wed8:102.38:232.32:49-0.42:56-0.37:055:39Full Moon10Wed
11Thu8:492.39:032.33:26-0.33:36-0.37:045:40Full Moon11Thu
12Fri9:262.39:422.34:00-0.34:15-0.37:035:41Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat10:002.310:192.24:32-0.24:53-0.27:025:42Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:332.410:562.25:01-0.25:29-0.27:005:43Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:062.411:332.15:29-0.26:06-0.16:595:44Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue11:412.46:01-0.26:440.06:585:46Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:112.112:202.46:37-0.17:270.06:575:47Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu12:542.01:062.47:19-0.18:220.16:555:48Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri1:471.92:012.48:120.09:310.16:545:49Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:531.93:082.49:170.010:390.16:535:50Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun4:012.04:162.410:310.011:420.06:525:51Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon5:002.15:192.511:44-0.16:505:52Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue5:552.36:172.612:41-0.112:51-0.36:495:53Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed6:462.57:122.71:33-0.21:50-0.46:485:54New Moon24Wed
25Thu7:352.78:032.82:22-0.42:44-0.66:465:55New Moon25Thu
26Fri8:232.88:542.83:08-0.43:37-0.66:455:56New Moon26Fri
27Sat9:112.99:442.73:54-0.54:30-0.66:435:58Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun10:012.910:372.64:41-0.45:23-0.56:425:59Waxing Crescent28Sun
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 4:43 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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