Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : 10:29 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 38m at 2:44 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - Sep 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:513.39:093.33:290.43:470.36:387:37Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:263.39:423.44:100.44:230.36:397:35Full Moon2Thu
3Fri10:033.310:173.44:520.44:590.36:407:34Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:433.310:583.55:370.55:390.36:407:32Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:283.211:443.56:250.56:220.46:417:31Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:183.27:160.67:090.46:427:29Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:353.51:133.18:110.68:020.56:437:27Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:303.42:153.09:140.79:050.66:447:26Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:333.33:252.910:220.710:200.66:457:24Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:463.34:383.011:260.611:320.66:467:23Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:593.35:423.112:270.56:477:21Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:033.36:393.312:370.51:230.46:487:19Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:003.47:323.41:380.32:150.36:487:18New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:533.58:203.52:340.23:030.26:497:16New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:413.59:063.63:250.23:480.26:507:15New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:283.49:503.54:140.24:310.26:517:13New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:133.310:343.55:010.35:120.36:527:11Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:003.211:183.45:480.45:540.46:537:10Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:483.16:350.56:340.56:547:08Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:043.312:372.97:210.67:140.66:557:07Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:513.21:282.88:070.77:550.76:567:05First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:403.12:212.88:550.88:410.86:567:03First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:333.13:192.79:470.99:380.86:577:02First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:333.04:202.810:400.910:400.86:587:00First Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:353.05:152.811:320.811:400.86:596:59Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:303.06:033.012:210.77:006:57Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:183.16:453.112:360.71:070.67:016:55Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:023.27:243.21:280.61:510.57:026:54Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:433.38:003.42:180.52:330.47:036:52Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:223.38:363.53:040.43:130.37:046:51Full Moon30Thu
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 6:36 am — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (32% illuminated). This places Washington, Washington Channel, DC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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