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 3h 24m 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 - Feb 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:152.16:272.412:54-0.212:57-0.37:135:29Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:572.27:122.51:41-0.31:49-0.47:125:30New Moon2Sun
3Mon7:382.37:562.62:25-0.42:38-0.57:115:31New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:192.58:412.63:08-0.53:26-0.67:105:33New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:012.69:272.63:51-0.54:15-0.67:095:34Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu9:462.610:162.64:35-0.65:06-0.67:085:35Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:342.711:082.55:21-0.65:59-0.57:075:36Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:262.76:08-0.56:53-0.57:065:37First Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:032.412:192.66:57-0.57:50-0.47:055:38First Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:002.31:172.67:51-0.48:53-0.37:045:39First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:032.22:212.58:54-0.39:58-0.27:035:41First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:112.13:312.410:01-0.211:01-0.37:025:42Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:172.24:362.411:06-0.27:005:43Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:172.25:352.412:00-0.312:09-0.36:595:44Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:112.36:302.512:56-0.41:06-0.46:585:45Full Moon15Sat
16Sun7:022.47:202.51:46-0.41:58-0.46:575:46Full Moon16Sun
17Mon7:482.58:062.52:31-0.52:46-0.56:555:47Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:322.58:502.53:13-0.43:30-0.46:545:49Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:132.69:332.43:52-0.44:13-0.46:535:50Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu9:532.510:162.44:29-0.34:54-0.36:525:51Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:322.510:592.35:03-0.25:34-0.26:505:52Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:112.511:412.25:35-0.26:13-0.16:495:53Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:482.56:06-0.16:510.06:475:54Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:232.212:272.56:40-0.17:310.16:465:55Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:062.11:102.47:200.08:190.16:455:56Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:562.12:012.48:100.19:170.26:435:57Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:552.13:032.49:120.110:180.26:425:58Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri3:542.14:062.410:190.111:160.16:405:59Waning Crescent28Fri
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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