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 6h 18m at 7:18 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:55 am (3.3 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 - Mar 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:292.22:492.69:190.010:280.06:386:01Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu3:422.24:032.510:350.011:310.06:376:02Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri4:482.45:102.611:45-0.16:356:03Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:462.56:102.712:30-0.112:49-0.26:346:04Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:402.77:052.71:23-0.21:45-0.46:326:05New Moon5Sun
6Mon7:302.87:562.72:12-0.32:37-0.46:316:06New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:162.98:432.72:56-0.33:26-0.46:296:07New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:002.99:302.73:39-0.34:13-0.46:286:08Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu9:442.910:172.64:20-0.25:00-0.36:266:09Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:282.811:052.55:00-0.15:47-0.16:256:10Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:132.811:532.45:380.06:320.06:236:11Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:572.77:160.18:160.17:217:12First Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:422.31:432.67:540.29:030.27:207:13First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:342.32:332.58:390.39:540.37:187:14First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:302.23:322.49:340.410:470.47:177:15First Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:292.34:352.410:380.411:400.47:157:16Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:232.45:332.411:410.47:147:17Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:112.56:242.512:300.312:400.37:127:18Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:552.67:102.61:180.31:360.27:117:19Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:342.77:522.62:030.22:260.17:097:20Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:112.98:322.72:440.13:130.07:077:21Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:473.09:122.73:240.13:580.07:067:22Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:243.19:522.74:030.04:430.07:047:23Full Moon23Thu
24Fri10:033.210:352.74:420.05:300.07:037:24Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:473.211:232.75:260.16:200.17:017:25Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:353.26:130.17:110.17:007:26Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:162.712:273.17:050.28:050.26:587:27Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:132.61:243.08:010.39:040.26:567:28Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:142.62:282.99:070.310:060.36:557:29Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:222.63:412.810:190.311:090.36:537:30Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri4:322.74:542.811:290.36:527:31Waning Crescent31Fri
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 10:06 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 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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