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 6h 52m at 6:03 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:27 pm (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 - Jul 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:593.04:362.611:100.910:410.65:478:37Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:523.15:322.612:120.85:478:37Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:423.26:232.61:110.75:488:37Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:303.37:132.712:350.62:060.65:488:36Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:183.48:022.81:360.52:570.55:498:36New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:063.48:492.92:360.53:440.45:498:36New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:553.59:363.03:310.44:300.35:508:36New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:443.410:243.14:250.45:160.35:518:35Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:363.411:153.15:200.36:040.25:518:35Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:303.36:170.36:510.25:528:35Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:093.212:273.27:130.37:380.25:538:34Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:033.31:243.18:090.48:270.35:538:34First Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:583.32:232.99:090.49:190.35:548:33First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:563.33:262.810:120.510:150.45:558:33First Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:583.34:312.711:160.511:130.55:568:32Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:583.35:332.712:170.55:568:31Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:543.36:292.712:100.51:150.45:578:31Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:463.37:222.81:070.52:090.35:588:30Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat7:353.38:122.92:020.52:570.35:598:30Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:213.38:572.92:520.53:400.35:598:29Full Moon20Sun
21Mon9:043.39:402.93:370.54:200.36:008:28Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:453.210:202.94:200.64:570.46:018:27Full Moon22Tue
23Wed10:263.110:582.95:010.65:310.46:028:27Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:063.111:352.95:410.66:030.56:038:26Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:463.06:200.76:320.56:048:25Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:113.012:252.96:590.77:010.56:048:24Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:463.01:052.87:390.87:340.56:058:23Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:233.01:482.78:240.98:120.66:068:22Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:053.02:382.69:200.98:580.66:078:21Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:563.13:412.510:290.99:540.76:088:20Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:573.14:502.511:370.910:590.76:098:19Waning Crescent31Thu
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 8:45 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 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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