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 5h 19m 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 - Apr 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:342.85:582.812:080.212:330.26:507:32Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:293.06:552.91:030.21:340.16:497:33Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:203.17:472.91:560.12:290.06:477:34New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:073.28:352.92:430.13:19-0.16:467:35New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:513.39:212.93:270.14:06-0.16:447:36New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:333.310:052.94:080.14:510.06:437:37New Moon6Thu
7Fri10:133.210:502.84:460.25:360.16:417:38Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:543.211:372.75:240.36:190.26:397:39Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:353.16:010.47:020.36:387:40Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:242.712:173.06:390.57:420.46:377:41Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue1:112.61:012.97:190.68:220.56:357:42First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:582.61:472.88:030.69:040.66:347:43First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:482.62:402.78:550.79:510.66:327:44First Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:422.63:422.79:560.710:420.66:317:45First Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:362.74:452.711:010.711:330.66:297:46Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:252.85:402.712:020.66:287:46Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:093.06:292.812:230.61:000.56:267:47Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:513.17:152.91:120.51:560.46:257:48Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:323.38:002.92:000.42:470.36:247:49Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:133.48:442.92:460.33:360.36:227:50Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:553.59:302.93:310.34:250.26:217:51Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:403.510:172.94:170.35:160.26:207:52Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:273.511:102.95:080.46:080.36:187:53Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:193.46:030.47:010.36:177:54Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:072.912:163.37:010.47:550.36:167:55Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed1:062.91:173.28:010.58:490.46:147:56Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:082.92:223.19:050.59:470.46:137:57Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:123.03:323.010:110.510:450.46:127:58Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:173.14:402.911:160.511:410.46:117:59Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:163.25:413.012:170.46:098:00Waning Crescent30Sun
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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