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 4h 56m 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 - Jun 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:553.46:233.012:170.41:070.45:448:27Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:453.57:153.01:100.42:010.35:448:27Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:323.58:043.02:010.42:520.35:438:28Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:163.58:513.02:480.53:380.35:438:29Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:593.59:353.03:320.54:210.35:438:29Full Moon5Wed
6Thu9:393.410:192.94:140.65:020.45:428:30Full Moon6Thu
7Fri10:203.311:022.94:540.65:410.45:428:30Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:013.211:452.95:350.76:180.55:428:31Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:423.16:160.76:520.55:428:32Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:262.912:253.16:570.87:240.65:428:32Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:052.91:083.07:390.87:560.65:428:33Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:443.01:532.98:240.88:330.65:428:33Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:253.02:442.89:170.89:170.65:428:34Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:143.13:432.810:190.810:080.65:428:34Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:083.14:442.711:240.811:040.65:428:34Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:033.25:412.812:260.75:428:35Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:553.46:352.812:020.51:270.65:428:35Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:453.57:272.91:020.52:230.55:428:35New Moon18Tue
19Wed7:353.68:173.02:040.43:150.35:428:36New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:263.69:083.13:030.44:040.35:428:36New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:173.69:593.13:590.34:540.25:428:36New Moon21Fri
22Sat10:093.510:513.24:550.35:440.25:438:36Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:043.411:473.25:520.36:340.25:438:37Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:023.36:500.37:240.25:438:37Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:443.31:013.27:470.38:130.25:438:37First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:403.32:003.18:460.49:050.35:448:37First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:383.33:022.99:460.49:590.35:448:37First Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:383.34:062.910:480.510:550.45:458:37Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat4:383.35:072.811:480.511:500.45:458:37Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:333.36:032.812:450.45:458:37Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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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