Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:10 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 10m at 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 - Feb 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:542.21:142.47:39-0.48:33-0.37:135:30First Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:512.12:112.38:31-0.39:32-0.27:125:31First Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:522.03:132.39:28-0.210:31-0.27:115:32Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun3:542.04:122.210:26-0.111:27-0.27:105:33Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon4:512.05:072.211:24-0.17:095:34Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue5:432.15:582.312:20-0.212:19-0.27:085:35Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:322.26:452.31:08-0.31:10-0.27:075:37Full Moon7Wed
8Thu7:162.27:282.31:51-0.31:56-0.37:065:38Full Moon8Thu
9Fri7:562.38:082.32:30-0.32:37-0.37:045:39Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:322.38:442.33:06-0.33:16-0.37:035:40Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:052.39:182.33:39-0.33:54-0.37:025:41Full Moon11Sun
12Mon9:352.49:522.34:11-0.34:32-0.37:015:42Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:052.410:272.34:41-0.35:10-0.27:005:43Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:392.511:062.35:13-0.35:49-0.26:595:45Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:192.611:492.25:48-0.26:29-0.16:575:46Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:042.66:27-0.27:16-0.16:565:47Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:372.212:542.67:13-0.28:140.06:555:48Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:332.11:532.58:08-0.19:260.06:545:49Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:402.13:022.59:20-0.110:380.06:525:50Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue3:522.14:142.510:39-0.111:43-0.16:515:51Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed4:562.35:192.611:53-0.26:505:52Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:552.56:202.712:43-0.212:59-0.46:485:53New Moon22Thu
23Fri6:492.67:162.71:37-0.41:58-0.56:475:55New Moon23Fri
24Sat7:412.88:092.82:27-0.42:52-0.66:455:56New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:302.99:002.73:14-0.53:44-0.66:445:57New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:192.99:512.74:01-0.54:36-0.66:435:58Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue10:082.910:432.64:48-0.45:29-0.56:415:59Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:592.811:362.55:34-0.36:20-0.46:406:00Waxing Crescent28Wed
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 4:32 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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