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 1h 41m 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 - Apr 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:483.17:173.01:230.22:010.06:517:31Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:373.38:093.02:170.12:58-0.16:507:32New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:253.49:003.13:070.03:51-0.16:487:33New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:143.59:503.13:560.04:43-0.26:477:34New Moon4Fri
5Sat10:023.510:423.04:450.05:37-0.16:457:35Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:543.411:382.95:370.06:31-0.16:447:36Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:493.36:320.17:260.06:427:37Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:372.912:463.27:270.28:200.16:417:38First Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:362.81:463.08:250.39:160.26:397:39First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:372.82:492.99:260.410:140.36:387:40First Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:412.83:572.810:300.411:100.36:367:41First Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:432.95:022.811:320.46:357:42Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:393.05:592.812:040.312:300.46:337:43Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:293.16:502.912:550.31:240.36:327:44Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:153.27:372.91:430.32:150.26:307:45Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:583.28:222.92:270.33:010.26:297:46Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:383.39:042.93:070.33:430.26:277:47Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:153.39:432.93:430.34:230.26:267:48Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:493.210:212.84:170.45:020.36:257:49Full Moon19Sat
20Sun10:213.210:592.84:510.55:400.46:237:50Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:543.211:362.85:240.56:160.46:227:51Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:293.26:010.56:520.56:217:52Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:142.812:093.26:420.67:280.56:197:53Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:532.812:533.17:260.68:070.56:187:54Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:362.81:433.18:140.68:520.56:177:54Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:262.92:403.09:120.69:460.56:157:55Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:233.03:463.010:190.610:450.56:147:56Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:253.14:543.011:290.511:450.56:137:57Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:233.35:553.112:360.46:127:58Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:173.56:513.112:440.41:400.36:107:59Waning Crescent30Wed
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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