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 5h 50m 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 - Feb 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:182.39:362.34:00-0.54:14-0.57:145:28Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:012.310:212.34:40-0.44:58-0.47:135:29Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:442.311:062.25:16-0.35:40-0.37:125:30Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:252.311:502.15:50-0.36:21-0.27:125:32Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:052.36:21-0.27:02-0.17:115:33Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:332.012:462.36:53-0.27:450.07:105:34Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:191.91:292.27:30-0.18:370.07:095:35Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:111.82:212.28:16-0.19:360.17:075:36Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:111.83:202.29:140.010:350.17:065:37Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:091.84:182.210:190.011:320.07:055:38Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:021.95:122.311:24-0.17:045:40Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:502.06:022.412:26-0.112:26-0.27:035:41Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:342.26:502.51:16-0.21:23-0.37:025:42New Moon13Sun
14Mon7:172.47:362.62:01-0.32:14-0.47:015:43New Moon14Mon
15Tue7:582.58:212.62:44-0.43:03-0.56:595:44New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:402.69:072.63:26-0.43:52-0.56:585:45Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:242.79:542.64:09-0.54:42-0.56:575:46Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:102.810:452.54:53-0.55:34-0.56:565:47Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:002.811:382.45:39-0.46:28-0.46:545:49Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun11:532.76:27-0.47:24-0.36:535:50First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:342.312:482.67:19-0.38:26-0.26:525:51First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:352.21:492.58:19-0.29:31-0.16:515:52First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:432.12:592.49:28-0.110:35-0.16:495:53Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu3:522.14:102.410:370.011:35-0.16:485:54Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:552.25:132.411:42-0.16:465:55Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:512.36:092.412:32-0.212:42-0.26:455:56Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:422.57:012.51:23-0.31:36-0.36:445:57Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:292.67:482.52:08-0.32:24-0.36:425:58Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:112.68:312.52:50-0.33:08-0.36:415:59Full Moon29Tue
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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