Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:10 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 52m at 12:55 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - Nov 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:112.84:433.011:060.411:350.46:355:07Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:052.85:323.111:560.36:365:06Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:542.96:173.212:290.312:420.36:375:05Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:402.96:593.21:180.21:240.26:385:04New Moon4Sat
5Sun7:222.97:383.22:030.22:020.26:405:03New Moon5Sun
6Mon8:032.88:143.22:450.22:380.36:415:02New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:422.78:483.13:250.33:110.36:425:01New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:202.69:213.14:040.33:450.46:435:00Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu9:582.69:553.04:420.44:210.46:444:59Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:352.510:333.05:190.45:010.46:454:58Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:142.511:162.95:560.45:440.56:464:57Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:542.56:320.46:310.56:474:56First Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:032.912:382.67:120.47:210.46:484:56First Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:552.81:282.67:580.48:200.46:504:55First Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:542.72:262.78:510.49:270.46:514:54First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:592.73:272.89:470.310:340.36:524:53Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:022.74:243.010:430.211:390.26:534:53Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:002.85:173.211:390.16:544:52Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:532.86:093.312:410.112:350.06:554:51Full Moon19Sun
20Mon6:462.87:003.41:390.01:31-0.16:564:51Full Moon20Mon
21Tue7:372.87:513.42:34-0.12:25-0.16:574:50Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:292.88:423.33:27-0.13:19-0.16:584:49Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu9:222.79:353.14:20-0.14:16-0.16:594:49Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:192.710:333.05:14-0.15:140.07:004:49Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:182.611:332.86:070.06:130.07:014:48Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:172.66:580.07:110.17:024:48Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:342.61:162.67:500.18:100.17:034:47Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:362.52:162.68:430.19:110.27:044:47Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:402.43:162.69:360.110:110.27:054:47Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu3:412.44:112.710:270.111:070.17:064:46Waning Crescent30Thu
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 4:32 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (66% illuminated). This places Washington, Washington Channel, DC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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