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 4h 19m 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 - Jan 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:212.05:362.411:43-0.27:264:56Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:082.16:182.412:43-0.212:35-0.27:264:57Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:512.16:592.51:30-0.31:25-0.37:264:58New Moon3Fri
4Sat7:302.27:382.52:14-0.32:12-0.47:264:59New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:082.28:172.62:55-0.42:57-0.47:265:00New Moon5Sun
6Mon8:452.38:582.63:36-0.43:42-0.57:265:01New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:252.49:422.64:17-0.54:29-0.57:265:02Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed10:082.410:302.64:59-0.55:19-0.57:265:03Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:552.511:222.55:42-0.56:09-0.57:265:04Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:452.56:27-0.57:02-0.47:265:05First Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:152.412:372.57:14-0.58:01-0.37:255:06First Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:122.31:352.58:07-0.49:07-0.37:255:07First Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:162.22:392.59:09-0.410:15-0.37:255:08Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue3:252.13:472.410:15-0.411:19-0.37:245:09Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:302.14:502.511:20-0.47:245:10Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:302.25:482.512:21-0.412:23-0.47:245:11Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:262.26:432.51:17-0.51:21-0.57:235:12Full Moon17Fri
18Sat7:192.37:352.52:09-0.62:14-0.67:235:13Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:082.38:232.52:56-0.63:03-0.67:225:14Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:542.49:102.43:40-0.63:51-0.57:225:15Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:402.39:572.44:23-0.54:37-0.57:215:16Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:252.310:442.35:04-0.55:22-0.47:215:18Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:092.311:302.25:43-0.46:05-0.37:205:19Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:532.36:18-0.36:47-0.27:195:20Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:162.112:352.36:51-0.37:30-0.27:195:21Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:022.01:192.27:26-0.28:18-0.17:185:22Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:521.92:082.28:07-0.29:130.07:175:23Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:491.93:042.28:59-0.110:110.07:165:24Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:471.84:002.29:58-0.111:08-0.17:165:26Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu4:411.94:522.210:59-0.27:155:27Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri5:292.05:402.312:03-0.111:59 AM-0.27:145:28Waning 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 10:54 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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