Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : in 2h 49m at 10:29 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 3:30 pm (2.7 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 - Apr 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:172.71:232.97:490.48:370.36:517:32Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:082.62:132.88:340.59:250.46:497:33Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:012.63:092.79:260.510:150.56:477:34Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:592.64:102.710:240.611:060.56:467:35Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue4:542.65:082.711:240.511:560.56:447:36Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed5:442.76:002.712:200.56:437:37Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:302.86:482.812:450.41:150.46:417:38Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri7:113.07:322.81:320.42:060.36:407:39Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:483.18:132.92:160.32:530.26:387:40New Moon9Sat
10Sun8:243.28:522.92:570.33:380.26:377:40New Moon10Sun
11Mon8:593.39:313.03:370.24:220.26:357:41New Moon11Mon
12Tue9:363.310:123.04:180.25:070.26:347:42New Moon12Tue
13Wed10:163.410:573.05:010.25:540.26:327:43Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:013.411:473.05:470.36:430.26:317:44Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:523.46:380.37:330.26:307:45Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:403.012:463.37:310.38:260.36:287:46First Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:373.01:453.28:300.49:240.36:277:47First Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:383.02:503.19:360.410:250.46:257:48First Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:453.04:033.010:460.411:250.36:247:49Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed4:503.15:123.011:520.36:237:50Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:483.26:123.112:230.312:540.26:217:51Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:423.37:083.11:180.21:520.16:207:52Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:323.48:003.12:110.22:460.16:187:53Full Moon23Sat
24Sun8:203.58:493.12:590.23:360.06:177:54Full Moon24Sun
25Mon9:053.59:363.13:440.24:230.16:167:55Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:483.510:223.04:270.35:090.26:157:56Full Moon26Tue
27Wed10:313.411:093.05:100.45:550.26:137:57Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu11:153.311:582.95:520.56:380.36:127:58Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:003.26:330.67:200.46:117:59Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:462.912:463.17:150.77:590.56:108:00Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 12:59 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 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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