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 6h 39m 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 - Aug 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:373.38:093.02:010.52:460.36:088:19Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:193.38:503.02:470.53:250.36:098:18Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:583.39:283.03:290.54:010.36:108:17Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:353.210:013.14:080.54:340.46:118:16Full Moon4Sun
5Mon10:103.210:323.14:460.55:050.46:128:15Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue10:433.111:023.15:230.65:340.46:138:14Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:183.111:343.16:010.66:050.46:148:13Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:563.06:400.76:380.46:158:12Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:123.212:372.97:210.77:160.56:168:11Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat12:553.31:242.98:080.88:000.56:168:09Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:433.32:192.89:070.88:520.56:178:08Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:403.33:262.710:210.89:560.66:188:07Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:463.34:392.711:320.711:120.66:198:06Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed4:573.35:452.912:350.66:208:04Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:023.46:433.012:260.51:340.46:218:03Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:013.57:383.21:350.42:280.36:228:02New Moon16Fri
17Sat7:573.58:293.42:360.23:180.26:238:00New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:493.69:193.53:320.14:050.16:247:59New Moon18Sun
19Mon9:403.510:083.54:250.14:520.16:257:58Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:313.410:583.55:190.15:400.16:267:56Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:243.311:513.56:130.26:270.26:267:55Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:183.17:070.37:150.36:277:54Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:443.41:143.08:020.58:040.46:287:52First Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:393.32:122.98:570.68:560.56:297:51First Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:363.23:132.89:560.79:530.66:307:49First Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:373.14:182.710:540.710:520.76:317:48Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:393.15:182.811:490.711:490.76:327:46Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:363.16:112.912:410.66:337:45Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:273.26:593.012:440.71:290.56:347:43Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri7:133.27:433.11:350.62:120.56:357:42Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat7:563.38:223.22:220.52:510.46:357:40Full Moon31Sat
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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