Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : in 5h 05m at 12:46 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 5:52 pm (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - Aug 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:413.33:152.810:020.79:540.56:108:18First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:443.34:262.811:160.711:030.56:118:17Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:503.45:332.912:240.66:128:16Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:533.56:332.912:130.51:270.46:128:15Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:523.67:303.11:230.42:250.36:138:14Full Moon5Wed
6Thu7:483.68:243.22:270.33:180.26:148:13Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:423.69:163.33:240.24:070.16:158:12Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:353.610:073.34:190.24:560.16:168:10Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:283.510:593.35:140.25:440.16:178:09Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:223.311:523.36:090.26:320.26:188:08Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:173.27:030.37:200.36:198:07Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:463.31:133.07:570.48:060.46:208:06Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:403.22:082.98:520.58:540.56:218:04Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:343.23:072.89:490.69:450.66:218:03Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:333.14:092.810:470.710:400.66:228:02Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:323.15:082.811:430.611:340.76:238:00Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:283.16:022.812:370.66:247:59Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:183.26:522.912:270.61:260.56:257:58Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:043.27:383.01:180.62:120.46:267:56Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:473.38:203.12:060.52:530.46:277:55New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:263.38:573.12:510.53:300.46:287:53New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:023.39:313.13:320.54:050.46:297:52New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:363.310:023.24:110.54:390.46:307:51New Moon23Sun
24Mon10:093.310:323.24:490.55:110.46:307:49Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:443.211:053.35:290.55:450.46:317:48Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:233.211:443.36:100.66:200.46:327:46Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:073.16:540.66:590.56:337:45Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:283.412:553.17:410.77:410.56:347:43First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:183.41:493.08:370.78:320.66:357:42First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:133.42:522.99:470.89:360.66:367:40First Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:173.34:062.811:000.710:530.66:377:39Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 3:19 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 13% 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 maximum.

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 Waning Crescent (13% illuminated). This places Washington, Washington Channel, DC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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