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 3h 13m 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 - Jul 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:463.510:253.14:270.35:140.25:468:37Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri10:393.311:193.15:230.46:030.25:478:37Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat11:343.26:180.46:490.35:478:37Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:133.112:303.17:120.57:340.45:488:37Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon1:063.11:242.98:040.58:180.45:498:36Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:573.12:182.88:580.69:020.55:498:36Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:503.13:152.79:540.79:480.65:508:36Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:453.14:142.610:510.710:370.65:508:35Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:413.15:112.611:470.711:270.65:518:35Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat5:323.16:042.612:400.75:528:35Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun6:203.26:542.712:170.61:310.65:528:34Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon7:043.27:412.71:080.62:180.55:538:34Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue7:453.28:232.81:580.63:000.45:548:33New Moon13Tue
14Wed8:233.29:022.92:440.53:390.45:548:33New Moon14Wed
15Thu8:593.39:372.93:270.54:160.45:558:32New Moon15Thu
16Fri9:343.210:103.04:090.54:510.45:568:32New Moon16Fri
17Sat10:113.210:443.04:510.55:270.45:578:31Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun10:503.211:213.15:340.56:030.45:578:31Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon11:343.26:190.56:400.35:588:30Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:033.212:213.17:060.57:180.35:598:29First Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:493.31:113.07:560.68:000.46:008:29First Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:393.32:062.98:540.68:490.46:018:28First Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:353.33:092.810:050.79:490.56:028:27First Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:393.34:222.711:170.711:000.56:028:26Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun4:473.35:312.712:250.66:038:25Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:523.46:342.812:130.51:280.46:048:25Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue6:523.47:312.91:220.52:240.36:058:24Full Moon27Tue
28Wed7:483.48:253.02:250.43:150.26:068:23Full Moon28Wed
29Thu8:423.49:163.13:210.34:030.26:078:22Full Moon29Thu
30Fri9:323.410:043.24:130.34:480.26:078:21Full Moon30Fri
31Sat10:213.310:523.25:040.35:320.26:088:20Waning Gibbous31Sat
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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