Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : in 6h 56m at 3:29 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 8:41 pm (3.2 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 - Aug 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:533.39:273.03:270.54:070.36:098:19Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:353.210:073.04:110.54:440.46:108:18Full Moon2Sun
3Mon10:163.210:453.04:520.65:190.46:118:17Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:563.111:223.05:320.65:510.56:128:16Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:363.011:583.06:120.76:200.56:138:14Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:162.96:510.76:480.66:148:13Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:333.012:552.87:300.87:200.66:158:12Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:093.01:372.78:130.97:580.66:168:11Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:513.02:252.69:070.98:430.76:178:10Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:403.13:272.510:141.09:380.76:178:09Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:403.14:372.511:220.910:440.76:188:07Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:463.15:392.612:240.86:198:06Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:473.26:342.71:210.76:208:05Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:433.37:242.91:030.62:130.56:218:04Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:363.48:123.12:060.43:010.46:228:02New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:273.58:593.33:030.33:460.36:238:01New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:173.59:453.43:560.24:310.26:248:00New Moon17Mon
18Tue10:063.510:323.54:490.25:160.26:257:58Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:563.411:233.55:420.26:020.26:267:57Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:493.26:370.36:500.26:267:55Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:153.512:443.17:330.47:380.36:277:54First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:103.41:412.98:310.58:300.46:287:53First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:073.32:432.89:330.69:280.66:297:51First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:093.23:512.710:370.610:310.76:307:50First Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:153.24:592.711:390.611:350.76:317:48Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:193.25:592.812:360.66:327:47Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:153.26:522.912:360.71:290.56:337:45Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:063.27:403.01:320.62:170.46:347:44Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:533.28:243.12:230.62:590.46:357:42Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:363.39:033.23:080.53:360.46:357:41Full Moon30Sun
31Mon9:153.29:393.23:490.54:100.46:367:39Full Moon31Mon
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 6:05 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 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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