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 5h 36m at 8:02 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:46 am (3.3 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 - Nov 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:022.85:352.911:540.47:356:07Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:552.86:223.012:210.512:410.47:376:06Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:432.86:063.11:130.412:250.36:385:05Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:282.86:473.11:010.31:070.36:395:04New Moon4Mon
5Tue7:092.87:243.21:460.31:450.36:405:02New Moon5Tue
6Wed7:482.87:573.22:270.32:210.36:415:01New Moon6Wed
7Thu8:242.88:283.13:070.32:560.36:425:00New Moon7Thu
8Fri8:592.78:593.13:450.33:310.36:435:00Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat9:322.79:343.14:240.34:100.36:444:59Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:092.610:143.15:030.34:520.36:454:58Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon10:502.711:013.05:430.45:380.46:464:57Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue11:362.711:523.06:250.36:280.46:484:56First Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:262.77:100.37:230.36:494:55First Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:482.91:222.88:010.38:270.36:504:54First Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:502.92:252.88:590.39:380.36:514:54First Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:002.83:302.99:590.210:460.26:524:53Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun4:062.84:313.110:580.111:510.16:534:52Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon5:062.95:273.211:560.06:544:52Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue6:022.96:203.312:52-0.112:53-0.16:554:51Full Moon19Tue
20Wed6:552.97:113.41:49-0.21:47-0.26:564:50Full Moon20Wed
21Thu7:472.98:023.32:42-0.22:39-0.26:574:50Full Moon21Thu
22Fri8:382.88:513.23:33-0.23:31-0.16:584:49Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat9:302.89:423.14:24-0.24:23-0.16:594:49Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun10:242.710:362.95:15-0.15:170.07:004:48Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon11:192.611:322.86:040.06:100.17:024:48Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:142.66:520.17:020.27:034:47Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:282.61:082.67:390.17:560.27:044:47Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:242.52:032.58:270.28:520.37:054:47Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:242.43:002.59:160.29:490.37:064:46Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:232.33:552.610:050.210:450.37:074:46Waning Crescent30Sat
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 10:54 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 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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