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 16m at 7:18 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:312.212:502.47:12-0.27:530.07:264:56First Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:212.21:412.47:58-0.28:580.07:264:57First Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:212.12:412.48:54-0.210:110.07:264:58Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri3:282.03:462.59:57-0.211:21-0.17:264:59Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat4:332.14:482.611:05-0.37:265:00Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:322.16:472.712:26-0.21:15-0.48:266:01Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon7:292.27:442.72:25-0.42:21-0.58:266:01Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:232.48:402.73:19-0.53:20-0.68:266:02Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:162.49:342.74:09-0.64:16-0.78:266:03Full Moon9Wed
10Thu10:082.510:282.64:59-0.75:11-0.78:266:04Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:002.511:232.55:48-0.76:06-0.78:266:05Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:552.56:37-0.67:01-0.78:266:06Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:192.412:492.57:25-0.67:54-0.68:256:07Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:142.31:422.58:13-0.58:49-0.58:256:08Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:102.22:372.49:02-0.49:46-0.38:256:09Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:072.13:342.39:54-0.310:45-0.38:246:11Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:082.04:332.310:48-0.311:43-0.28:246:12Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:072.05:292.311:43-0.28:236:13Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:022.06:202.312:39-0.312:37-0.28:236:14Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:542.07:092.31:31-0.31:30-0.38:226:15Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:422.17:542.32:19-0.32:19-0.38:226:16New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:262.18:362.43:02-0.43:04-0.38:216:17New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:062.29:152.33:41-0.43:45-0.48:216:18New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:422.29:512.34:17-0.44:24-0.48:206:19New Moon24Thu
25Fri10:142.210:262.34:51-0.45:03-0.38:196:21Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:442.211:012.35:23-0.45:41-0.38:196:22Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:152.311:382.35:55-0.46:19-0.38:186:23Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:512.46:27-0.46:59-0.38:176:24Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:192.212:322.47:02-0.47:41-0.28:166:25First Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:032.21:172.57:42-0.48:29-0.28:166:26First Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:522.12:082.58:27-0.39:32-0.18:156:27First Quarter31Thu
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 9:56 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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