Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : in 6h 35m at 8:10 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 1:24 pm (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - Aug 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:063.24:522.611:410.811:200.66:108:18Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:123.35:542.812:440.66:118:17Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:123.46:512.912:320.51:420.56:118:16Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:093.57:443.11:400.42:350.36:128:15Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:033.58:343.32:410.33:240.26:138:14Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:553.69:233.43:370.24:110.16:148:13Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:463.510:133.44:300.14:580.16:158:12Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:373.411:043.55:250.15:460.16:168:11Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:313.311:573.46:200.26:340.16:178:09Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:263.27:160.37:230.26:188:08Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:523.41:233.08:120.48:130.36:198:07Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:483.32:222.99:110.59:070.46:208:06Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:463.23:262.810:110.610:050.66:208:04Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:503.14:312.711:120.611:060.66:218:03Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:533.15:312.812:090.66:228:02Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:493.16:252.912:040.61:020.56:238:00Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:403.27:143.01:000.61:510.46:247:59Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:273.27:593.11:510.52:340.46:257:58New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:103.28:403.12:380.53:130.46:267:56New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:503.29:173.23:200.53:490.46:277:55New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:263.29:503.23:590.54:210.46:287:53New Moon21Tue
22Wed10:003.210:213.24:360.54:510.46:297:52Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:333.110:503.25:130.65:200.56:297:51Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:063.011:223.25:500.75:490.56:307:49Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:423.011:593.36:280.76:230.56:317:48Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:222.97:090.87:020.66:327:46First Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:413.31:092.87:550.87:460.66:337:45First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:303.32:022.78:510.98:390.76:347:43First Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:263.33:082.710:020.99:470.76:357:42First Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:333.24:232.811:130.811:050.76:367:40Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri4:473.35:302.912:160.76:377:39Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 10:47 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Washington, Washington Channel, DC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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