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 1h 40m 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 - Apr 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:512.72:082.98:510.39:430.25:526:31Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:002.73:212.910:020.310:440.25:516:32Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon4:062.84:292.911:080.211:430.15:496:33Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:053.05:293.012:100.15:486:34Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:593.16:243.012:380.11:080.05:466:35Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:493.27:163.01:290.02:01-0.15:456:36New Moon6Thu
7Fri7:363.38:043.02:160.02:50-0.15:436:37New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:203.38:503.03:000.13:37-0.15:416:37New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:033.39:362.93:420.14:220.05:406:38Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:453.210:232.94:220.25:080.15:386:39Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:283.111:112.85:020.35:510.25:376:40Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:113.111:592.85:410.46:330.35:356:41Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:553.06:190.57:140.45:346:42First Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:472.712:412.97:000.67:560.55:336:43First Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:362.71:312.87:460.68:430.65:316:44First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:302.72:292.88:430.79:340.65:306:45First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:242.73:312.79:460.710:250.65:286:46Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:152.84:272.810:470.611:160.55:276:47Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:013.05:172.811:450.55:256:48Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:443.16:042.912:060.512:410.45:246:49Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:243.26:483.012:540.41:330.35:236:50Full Moon21Fri
22Sat7:043.47:323.11:400.32:210.25:216:51Full Moon22Sat
23Sun7:453.58:163.12:250.33:090.25:206:52Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:273.59:013.13:100.33:570.25:196:53Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:123.69:503.13:570.34:480.25:176:54Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:013.510:443.14:480.35:400.25:166:55Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu10:543.511:413.05:430.36:320.25:156:56Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:523.46:400.47:260.35:136:57Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:403.012:533.27:400.48:240.35:126:58Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:423.02:593.19:450.510:230.46:117:59Third Quarter30Sun
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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