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 1h 24m at 8:10 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:433.04:282.411:060.910:330.76:088:20Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:433.05:282.512:060.86:098:19Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:393.16:212.61:020.76:108:18Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:303.27:092.812:430.61:540.66:118:16Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:203.37:552.91:450.52:420.46:128:15Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:083.48:393.12:410.43:260.36:138:14Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:553.59:233.23:330.34:090.26:138:13Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:423.510:073.34:240.24:530.26:148:12Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:303.410:543.45:160.25:370.26:158:11Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:203.311:443.46:090.36:230.26:168:10Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:133.27:040.37:100.26:178:08Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:373.41:093.08:010.48:000.36:188:07Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:323.42:082.99:010.58:540.46:198:06Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:313.33:132.810:060.69:560.56:208:05Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:373.24:232.711:100.611:020.66:218:03Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:453.25:282.812:110.56:228:02Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:463.26:262.812:060.61:080.56:238:01Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:423.27:193.01:060.62:000.46:237:59Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:323.28:063.12:020.52:470.36:247:58New Moon19Thu
20Fri8:183.38:493.12:520.53:280.36:257:57New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:013.29:293.23:360.54:060.46:267:55New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:413.210:063.24:170.54:410.46:277:54New Moon22Sun
23Mon10:193.110:423.24:570.55:130.56:287:53Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:573.011:173.25:360.65:420.56:297:51Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:352.911:523.16:140.76:090.66:307:50Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:132.86:530.86:400.66:317:48Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:273.112:522.77:330.97:160.76:327:47First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:063.11:362.68:190.97:590.76:327:45First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:513.12:292.59:151.08:510.86:337:44First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:463.13:372.510:231.09:560.86:347:42First Quarter30Mon
31Tue3:533.14:472.611:270.911:100.86:357:41Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 10:47 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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