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 : 7:18 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 18m at 12:34 pm (3.1 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 - Aug 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:333.311:053.35:180.25:470.26:098:19Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:253.211:563.36:110.36:320.26:098:18Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:183.17:030.47:170.36:108:17Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:483.21:112.97:550.58:000.46:118:16First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:393.22:052.88:480.68:450.56:128:15First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:313.13:032.79:440.79:340.66:138:14First Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:283.14:042.610:410.710:280.76:148:13First Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:273.15:042.611:370.711:240.76:158:11Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:233.15:592.712:290.76:168:10Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:133.16:482.812:190.71:180.66:178:09Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat7:003.27:332.91:120.62:030.56:188:08Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:423.28:133.02:020.52:440.46:188:07Full Moon12Sun
13Mon8:213.38:493.12:470.53:210.46:198:05Full Moon13Mon
14Tue8:573.39:213.13:290.53:550.46:208:04Full Moon14Tue
15Wed9:313.39:513.24:090.54:290.36:218:03Full Moon15Wed
16Thu10:053.210:233.34:490.55:020.36:228:01Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:423.210:593.35:300.55:370.46:238:00Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:243.211:413.46:140.66:140.46:247:59Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:103.17:010.66:560.46:257:57Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:283.41:013.07:530.77:420.56:267:56Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:203.41:582.98:550.78:360.56:277:55Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:183.33:052.810:070.89:460.66:287:53Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:263.34:212.811:160.711:050.66:287:52Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:413.35:312.912:200.66:297:50Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:503.36:313.012:180.51:190.56:307:49Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:503.47:263.21:240.42:130.36:317:47New Moon26Sun
27Mon7:463.48:173.42:240.33:020.26:327:46New Moon27Mon
28Tue8:373.49:053.43:180.23:480.26:337:45New Moon28Tue
29Wed9:253.49:513.54:080.24:320.26:347:43New Moon29Wed
30Thu10:123.310:363.54:580.25:150.36:357:42Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri11:003.211:233.45:470.35:570.46:367:40Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 3:56 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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