Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : 3:29 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 28m at 8:06 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - Feb 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:531.84:022.310:08-0.111:410.07:135:29Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:541.95:042.411:20-0.27:125:30Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:512.06:032.512:42-0.212:31-0.37:115:32Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:442.27:002.61:37-0.31:35-0.47:105:33Full Moon4Wed
5Thu7:352.37:542.62:26-0.42:32-0.67:095:34Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:242.58:462.63:13-0.53:26-0.77:085:35Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:132.69:382.64:00-0.64:19-0.77:075:36Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:032.710:322.54:47-0.65:13-0.77:065:37Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:552.711:262.45:34-0.66:07-0.67:055:38Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:472.76:21-0.57:01-0.57:045:40Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:192.312:402.67:09-0.47:57-0.37:035:41Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:152.21:362.57:59-0.38:58-0.27:015:42Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:152.02:362.48:56-0.210:00-0.17:005:43Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:202.03:402.39:57-0.111:00-0.16:595:44Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:222.04:402.310:590.011:57-0.16:585:45Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:192.05:352.311:580.06:575:46Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:122.16:262.312:50-0.212:54-0.16:555:47Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:002.27:132.41:37-0.21:43-0.16:545:49New Moon18Wed
19Thu7:432.37:572.42:18-0.22:28-0.26:535:50New Moon19Thu
20Fri8:212.38:362.42:55-0.23:08-0.26:515:51New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:562.49:142.43:29-0.23:46-0.26:505:52New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:282.49:502.34:00-0.24:24-0.26:495:53Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:582.410:252.34:29-0.15:00-0.16:475:54Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:292.511:002.34:58-0.15:370.06:465:55Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:032.511:382.25:30-0.16:140.06:455:56Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:422.66:05-0.16:550.16:435:57First Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:202.212:262.66:450.07:440.26:425:58First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:092.11:182.67:320.08:490.26:405:59First Quarter28Sat
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 11:47 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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