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 3h 07m 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 - Oct 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:092.96:540.66:390.77:046:51Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:183.212:582.87:390.77:190.77:046:49First Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:053.11:492.78:240.88:040.87:056:48First Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:553.02:442.79:120.98:570.97:066:46First Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:523.03:432.710:030.910:000.97:076:45First Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:562.94:412.810:550.811:040.87:086:43Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun4:572.95:312.911:450.87:096:42Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon5:493.06:153.012:020.712:320.77:106:40Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue6:343.16:553.212:570.61:170.57:116:38Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed7:173.17:333.31:490.52:000.47:126:37Full Moon10Wed
11Thu7:573.28:103.42:380.42:420.37:136:35Full Moon11Thu
12Fri8:373.28:483.53:240.43:220.37:146:34Full Moon12Fri
13Sat9:183.29:283.64:100.44:030.37:156:33Full Moon13Sat
14Sun10:003.110:113.64:580.44:470.37:166:31Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon10:473.110:593.55:490.45:360.47:176:30Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue11:403.011:523.46:430.56:320.47:186:28Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:382.97:380.57:310.57:196:27Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu12:513.31:402.98:350.58:360.57:206:25Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri1:553.12:472.99:360.69:460.67:216:24Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:073.03:582.910:370.510:550.57:226:23Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:213.05:023.011:350.411:590.47:236:21Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon5:273.05:593.212:300.47:246:20Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue6:233.16:503.312:580.31:220.37:256:19Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed7:143.17:373.41:540.22:100.27:266:17New Moon24Wed
25Thu8:023.18:213.42:450.12:540.27:276:16New Moon25Thu
26Fri8:463.19:033.43:320.13:350.27:286:15New Moon26Fri
27Sat9:303.09:423.44:160.24:140.37:296:13New Moon27Sat
28Sun9:122.99:213.34:000.33:510.46:315:12Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon9:562.810:013.24:420.44:280.56:325:11Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue10:402.710:433.15:240.55:060.56:335:10Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed11:262.611:273.06:040.55:470.66:345:09Waxing Crescent31Wed
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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