Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : in 5h 21m at 7:18 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jul 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:023.69:433.13:430.34:360.15:468:37New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:563.510:373.24:400.35:260.15:468:37Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:513.411:323.25:360.36:160.25:478:37Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:483.26:330.37:040.25:478:36Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:283.212:453.17:280.47:510.35:488:36First Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:223.21:413.08:220.48:390.35:498:36First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:163.22:382.89:190.59:280.45:498:36First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:123.23:372.710:170.610:180.55:508:35First Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:093.24:382.711:150.611:100.65:508:35Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:043.25:342.712:110.65:518:35Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:553.26:262.712:020.61:040.55:528:34Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:423.27:152.812:530.61:530.55:528:34Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:273.38:012.81:420.62:380.45:538:33Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:083.38:432.92:280.53:180.45:548:33Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:463.39:202.93:110.53:550.35:558:32Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:223.29:542.93:520.54:290.45:558:32Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:553.210:253.04:310.55:030.45:568:31Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:303.210:563.05:100.55:360.45:578:31Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:073.211:313.15:500.66:090.45:588:30Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:483.16:320.66:430.45:588:29Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:113.212:333.17:170.67:210.45:598:29Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:563.31:223.08:050.78:030.46:008:28Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:453.32:172.99:050.78:530.46:018:27Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:413.33:222.810:180.79:550.56:028:26Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:463.34:352.711:310.711:070.56:038:26Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:553.45:432.812:370.66:038:25Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:003.46:442.912:210.51:390.46:048:24Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:003.57:413.01:310.42:350.36:058:23New Moon28Sat
29Sun7:573.58:343.22:350.33:250.26:068:22New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:513.59:253.33:310.24:130.16:078:21New Moon30Mon
31Tue9:423.410:153.34:250.25:000.16:088:20Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 10:06 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 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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