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 5h 03m 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 - Jun 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:593.03:112.89:390.99:580.75:448:26First Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:533.04:112.710:360.910:430.75:448:27First Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:453.15:072.711:320.811:290.75:438:28Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:333.15:572.712:270.85:438:28Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:183.26:452.712:150.71:200.75:438:29Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:593.37:292.71:020.72:100.65:438:30Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon7:373.38:112.81:490.62:560.65:428:30Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:143.48:522.82:350.63:390.55:428:31Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:513.49:312.83:200.64:210.55:428:31Full Moon9Wed
10Thu9:303.410:102.94:060.65:030.45:428:32Full Moon10Thu
11Fri10:123.410:532.94:530.65:460.45:428:32Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:593.411:403.05:440.66:300.45:428:33Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:503.36:370.67:140.45:428:33Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:303.112:453.37:310.57:590.45:428:34Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:223.21:423.28:270.58:470.45:428:34Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:163.22:433.19:290.69:400.45:428:35Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:163.33:493.010:350.610:380.45:428:35Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:183.44:542.911:410.511:360.45:428:35Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:183.45:552.912:440.45:428:36Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:143.56:512.912:340.41:440.45:428:36Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:073.57:462.91:330.42:400.35:428:36New Moon21Mon
22Tue7:573.58:382.92:290.43:310.25:428:36New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:463.59:282.93:210.54:180.25:438:36New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:333.410:162.94:110.55:040.35:438:37New Moon24Thu
25Fri10:203.311:042.95:000.65:480.45:438:37Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:083.111:532.95:480.66:300.45:448:37Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:573.06:360.77:090.55:448:37Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:402.912:472.97:210.77:450.65:448:37Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:262.91:352.88:070.88:200.65:458:37First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:113.02:252.78:560.88:560.75:458:37First Quarter30Wed
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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