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 1h 00m 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 - Jun 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:203.02:282.98:570.89:100.65:448:28Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:073.03:242.99:550.89:590.65:448:28Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:593.14:252.810:570.810:530.65:438:29Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:513.25:222.911:590.711:480.65:438:30Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:403.36:142.912:580.65:438:30Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:273.47:043.012:440.51:550.55:428:31Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:143.67:533.11:410.42:490.45:428:31New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:023.68:423.12:370.43:390.35:428:32New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:503.79:313.23:310.34:290.25:428:32New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:393.710:223.24:250.35:190.25:428:33Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:313.611:173.25:210.36:100.25:428:33Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:273.56:180.37:020.25:428:34Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:143.212:263.47:160.47:530.25:428:34First Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:123.31:263.28:140.48:450.25:428:35First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:103.32:283.19:140.49:390.35:428:35First Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:103.33:333.010:170.510:350.35:428:35First Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:113.34:372.911:180.411:310.45:428:36Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:093.35:362.912:170.45:428:36Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:023.46:303.012:250.41:140.35:428:36Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:513.47:213.01:170.42:060.35:438:36Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:373.58:093.02:070.42:540.25:438:37Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:213.58:543.02:530.43:380.25:438:37Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:023.49:373.03:360.54:190.35:438:37Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:423.410:183.04:160.54:580.35:448:37Full Moon24Fri
25Sat10:203.310:582.94:550.65:350.45:448:37Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:583.211:372.95:350.66:100.45:458:37Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:373.16:140.76:420.55:458:37Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:142.912:173.16:530.77:130.55:458:37Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:503.012:583.07:340.77:460.55:468:37Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:273.01:432.98:190.78:240.55:468:37Third Quarter30Thu
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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