Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : 5:29 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 42m at 10:27 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - Mar 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:022.512:192.86:52-0.27:44-0.16:406:00Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:572.41:152.77:46-0.18:500.06:396:01Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:002.42:202.78:54-0.19:590.06:376:02Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:112.43:332.610:080.011:04-0.16:366:03Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:192.44:412.711:18-0.16:346:04Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:202.65:432.712:06-0.212:24-0.26:336:05Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:162.76:402.81:03-0.31:24-0.46:316:06New Moon7Tue
8Wed7:092.87:342.81:55-0.32:18-0.46:306:07New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:582.98:242.82:43-0.43:08-0.56:286:08New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:452.99:122.83:28-0.33:58-0.46:276:09New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:302.910:012.74:12-0.34:46-0.36:256:10Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:172.910:512.64:56-0.25:34-0.26:246:11Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:032.811:402.65:38-0.16:20-0.16:226:12Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:502.86:180.07:060.06:206:13Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:302.512:362.76:580.17:520.16:196:14First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:212.41:262.67:400.28:420.26:176:15First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:162.42:212.58:300.39:350.36:166:16First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:132.43:222.59:290.310:280.36:146:17First Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:092.44:202.510:290.311:190.36:136:18Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:592.55:112.611:270.36:116:19Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:452.65:582.612:080.212:220.26:106:20Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:262.76:412.712:550.21:130.16:086:21Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:052.87:222.81:380.12:010.06:066:22Full Moon23Thu
24Fri7:402.98:012.82:180.02:450.06:056:23Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:153.08:402.82:580.03:29-0.16:036:24Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:533.19:222.93:370.04:150.06:026:25Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:333.210:072.84:190.05:020.06:006:26Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:193.210:572.85:050.15:510.05:586:27Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:093.211:502.85:530.16:430.15:576:28Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:033.16:450.27:380.15:556:29Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:482.81:023.07:440.28:390.25:546:30Third Quarter31Fri
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 1:58 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 91% 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 (91% 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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