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 4h 41m 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 - Dec 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:102.46:360.26:470.27:074:46First Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:222.512:502.47:120.27:340.27:084:46First Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:102.51:362.57:540.28:300.37:094:46First Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:042.42:302.58:430.19:350.27:104:46First Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:062.43:272.69:370.110:410.27:114:46Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:062.44:232.810:330.011:450.17:124:46Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri5:012.45:162.911:31-0.17:134:46Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:542.46:073.012:470.012:31-0.17:144:46Full Moon8Sat
9Sun6:462.56:593.01:43-0.11:31-0.27:144:46Full Moon9Sun
10Mon7:382.57:503.02:36-0.22:28-0.37:154:46Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:292.58:433.03:28-0.33:24-0.37:164:46Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed9:222.69:372.94:19-0.34:21-0.37:174:46Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:182.610:352.85:11-0.35:20-0.37:184:46Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:152.611:352.66:03-0.36:17-0.37:184:46Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:132.66:53-0.37:15-0.37:194:47Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:352.51:112.57:45-0.38:14-0.27:204:47Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:352.42:102.58:38-0.29:15-0.17:204:47Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:382.33:112.59:32-0.210:16-0.17:214:48Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:402.24:092.510:26-0.211:14-0.27:214:48Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:372.25:012.611:19-0.27:224:49Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:302.25:502.612:10-0.212:10-0.27:234:49Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:202.26:362.61:02-0.312:59-0.27:234:50New Moon22Sat
23Sun7:072.27:192.61:49-0.31:45-0.27:244:50New Moon23Sun
24Mon7:512.27:592.62:32-0.32:27-0.27:244:51New Moon24Mon
25Tue8:322.28:382.53:11-0.33:06-0.27:244:51New Moon25Tue
26Wed9:102.29:152.53:48-0.33:45-0.27:254:52Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:462.29:512.44:23-0.34:23-0.27:254:53Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:202.210:292.44:56-0.25:01-0.27:254:53Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:542.211:072.45:28-0.25:40-0.27:264:54Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun11:282.311:482.35:59-0.26:19-0.27:264:55Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon12:062.46:33-0.37:01-0.17:264:55First Quarter31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8594900)

Common Questions About Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides

Show All
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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA