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 5h 55m at 10:00 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:52 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 - Feb 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:162.39:292.43:53-0.44:04-0.47:135:29Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu9:512.310:072.34:26-0.44:42-0.37:125:31Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:242.310:442.34:58-0.35:19-0.37:115:32Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:562.311:222.25:28-0.35:56-0.27:105:33Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:302.36:00-0.36:33-0.27:095:34Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:012.212:092.46:35-0.37:15-0.17:085:35First Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:442.212:542.47:16-0.38:05-0.17:075:36First Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:342.11:472.48:05-0.29:110.07:065:38First Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:352.12:492.49:05-0.210:23-0.17:055:39Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri3:422.13:562.510:15-0.211:30-0.17:045:40Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat4:442.24:592.611:26-0.37:025:41Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:412.35:582.612:32-0.312:35-0.47:015:42Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:362.56:552.71:28-0.41:37-0.57:005:43Full Moon13Mon
14Tue7:282.67:492.82:20-0.52:34-0.76:595:44Full Moon14Tue
15Wed8:182.78:422.83:09-0.63:28-0.76:585:45Full Moon15Wed
16Thu9:092.89:352.73:58-0.64:22-0.76:565:47Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:002.810:292.74:47-0.65:16-0.76:555:48Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat10:542.811:252.65:37-0.66:10-0.66:545:49Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun11:482.76:26-0.57:04-0.56:525:50Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:212.512:422.67:16-0.47:59-0.36:515:51Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:182.31:382.58:09-0.38:57-0.26:505:52Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:182.32:392.59:06-0.29:56-0.16:485:53Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:202.23:412.410:04-0.110:53-0.16:475:54Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:202.24:392.411:02-0.111:48-0.16:465:55Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:142.35:322.411:58-0.16:445:56Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:052.46:212.512:39-0.212:50-0.16:435:58Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon6:512.57:072.51:25-0.21:38-0.26:425:59New Moon27Mon
28Tue7:332.57:492.62:06-0.22:22-0.26:406:00New Moon28Tue
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 12:56 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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