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 2h 50m 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 - Apr 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:032.75:232.911:530.36:517:31Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:022.96:272.912:400.31:010.26:507:32Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:563.17:243.01:360.22:040.06:487:33Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:483.38:183.12:280.13:00-0.16:477:34Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:373.49:083.03:160.03:53-0.26:457:35Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:253.59:583.04:030.04:45-0.26:437:36Full Moon6Mon
7Tue10:123.410:482.94:490.15:37-0.16:427:37Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:013.411:412.85:360.26:290.16:407:38Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:513.36:250.37:210.26:397:39Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:362.712:443.17:140.48:120.36:377:40Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:322.61:383.08:050.59:040.46:367:41Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:292.62:362.89:020.69:580.56:347:42Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:302.63:402.710:030.710:510.66:337:43Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:312.64:452.711:060.711:420.66:327:44Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:262.75:422.712:040.76:307:45Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:152.96:332.712:300.612:580.66:297:46Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:593.07:202.81:150.51:490.56:277:47Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:393.18:022.81:570.52:350.46:267:48New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:163.18:412.82:360.53:180.46:247:49New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:483.29:182.83:110.43:580.46:237:50New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:183.29:522.83:450.44:380.46:227:51New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:493.310:282.74:190.55:190.56:207:52Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:233.311:072.74:560.56:020.56:197:53Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:033.311:522.75:370.66:450.56:187:54Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:493.36:240.67:300.56:167:55Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:412.712:413.27:150.68:190.66:157:56First Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:342.81:383.28:120.69:130.66:147:57First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:322.82:423.19:180.610:130.66:137:58First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:372.93:553.010:310.611:120.56:117:58First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:413.15:063.011:410.56:107:59Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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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