Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : 8:54 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 17m at 2:21 pm (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - Aug 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:313.311:023.25:150.35:430.26:098:19Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:183.111:493.26:030.46:240.36:108:18Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:073.06:500.57:030.46:118:17Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:363.112:552.97:360.67:390.56:128:16First Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:223.11:452.88:230.78:160.66:138:15First Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:093.12:382.79:140.88:570.66:148:13First Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:003.03:362.610:090.89:490.76:158:12First Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:573.04:372.611:050.810:470.76:168:11Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat4:543.05:322.712:000.86:168:10Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun5:463.16:222.712:510.76:178:09Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon6:333.27:072.912:430.61:400.56:188:07Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue7:163.37:473.01:380.52:240.46:198:06Full Moon12Tue
13Wed7:583.38:253.12:290.43:060.36:208:05Full Moon13Wed
14Thu8:383.49:023.23:160.43:460.36:218:04Full Moon14Thu
15Fri9:183.49:403.34:010.34:250.26:228:02Full Moon15Fri
16Sat9:593.410:203.44:470.35:050.26:238:01Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun10:443.411:043.55:360.35:480.26:248:00Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:323.311:533.56:280.46:340.36:257:58Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:253.27:220.57:220.36:257:57Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:463.51:223.18:190.58:140.46:267:56Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:423.42:242.99:220.69:160.56:277:54Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:453.33:342.910:290.610:250.56:287:53Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:563.24:452.911:330.611:330.56:297:51Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:063.25:483.012:330.56:307:50Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:073.36:453.112:380.51:290.36:317:48Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue7:033.37:373.21:370.42:200.36:327:47New Moon26Tue
27Wed7:543.48:243.32:320.33:070.26:337:46New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:413.49:083.43:210.33:500.26:347:44New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:253.39:503.44:080.34:300.36:347:43New Moon29Fri
30Sat10:083.310:313.34:520.45:080.46:357:41Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun10:513.211:123.35:360.55:450.56:367:39Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 5:37 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 44% 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 (44% 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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