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 1h 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 - Sep 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:172.97:020.76:480.66:377:38Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:313.21:052.87:480.87:220.76:387:36Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:163.11:562.78:350.98:020.86:397:35Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:033.12:522.69:280.98:500.86:407:33Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:583.03:552.610:251.09:520.96:417:32Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:023.04:552.611:200.910:580.96:417:30Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:033.05:472.812:110.86:427:29Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:573.16:332.912:010.812:590.76:437:27Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:433.27:153.112:580.71:450.66:447:26Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:263.37:533.21:510.52:260.56:457:24New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:073.38:293.42:400.43:060.46:467:22New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:463.49:063.53:260.43:440.36:477:21New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:263.49:443.64:110.44:220.36:487:19New Moon13Mon
14Tue10:073.310:263.64:570.45:020.36:497:18Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:533.211:123.65:470.55:460.46:497:16Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:433.16:410.56:350.46:507:14Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:033.612:383.07:380.67:280.56:517:13First Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:583.41:392.98:390.78:300.66:527:11First Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:593.32:482.89:440.79:420.76:537:09First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:103.24:042.810:500.710:560.76:547:08Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:273.15:132.911:510.66:557:06Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:353.26:123.112:030.612:470.56:567:05Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:333.27:043.21:050.51:390.46:577:03Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:253.37:513.32:010.42:270.36:587:01Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:123.38:353.42:520.33:100.36:587:00Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:563.39:153.43:380.33:490.36:596:58Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:383.29:543.44:220.44:250.47:006:57Full Moon27Mon
28Tue10:203.110:313.45:050.54:590.57:016:55Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:023.011:093.35:490.65:320.67:026:53Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:462.911:493.26:310.76:050.77:036:52Waning Gibbous30Thu
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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