Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : in 2h 19m at 5:49 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 11:06 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - Oct 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:353.23:222.910:040.610:160.67:046:50First Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:453.14:293.011:030.511:200.67:056:49Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun4:523.15:303.111:590.57:066:47Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon5:503.16:223.212:190.512:520.47:076:46Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue6:423.27:103.31:150.41:400.47:086:44Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed7:293.27:543.32:060.42:240.37:096:43Full Moon6Wed
7Thu8:133.38:343.42:520.33:040.37:096:41Full Moon7Thu
8Fri8:553.29:113.43:350.33:400.47:106:40Full Moon8Fri
9Sat9:343.29:453.44:150.44:140.47:116:38Full Moon9Sat
10Sun10:123.110:183.34:550.54:450.57:126:37Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon10:493.010:503.35:330.65:160.57:136:35Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:272.911:233.26:120.65:490.67:146:34Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:052.86:500.76:280.67:156:32Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:013.212:452.87:280.77:110.67:166:31Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:453.21:302.88:090.78:000.77:176:29Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:343.12:212.88:580.88:570.77:186:28Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:313.13:212.89:560.710:040.77:196:26Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:383.04:252.910:560.711:140.67:206:25Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue4:473.15:233.111:540.57:216:24Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed5:473.26:163.312:200.412:490.47:226:22Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:423.27:063.51:220.31:420.27:236:21New Moon21Thu
22Fri7:343.37:553.62:200.22:330.17:246:20New Moon22Fri
23Sat8:243.38:433.73:150.13:230.17:266:18New Moon23Sat
24Sun9:143.39:323.74:070.04:130.07:276:17New Moon24Sun
25Mon10:043.210:223.65:010.15:040.17:286:16Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue10:583.111:163.55:550.15:590.27:296:14Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:563.06:500.26:560.27:306:13Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:143.312:562.97:450.27:530.37:316:12First Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:143.11:572.98:390.38:530.47:326:11First Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:163.03:002.89:360.49:550.47:336:10First Quarter30Sat
31Sun2:222.93:042.89:320.49:560.46:345:08First Quarter31Sun
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 8:27 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated). This places Washington, Washington Channel, DC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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