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 3h 39m 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 - Nov 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:442.69:433.24:400.54:120.56:355:07Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:242.610:263.15:220.64:560.56:365:06Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:092.611:153.16:060.65:460.56:375:05Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:002.66:530.66:400.56:395:04Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:103.012:562.67:440.67:420.56:405:03Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:112.91:592.78:430.58:540.56:415:02Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:222.93:062.89:430.510:060.46:425:01Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun3:352.94:093.010:400.311:120.26:435:00Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:382.95:053.211:350.26:444:59Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:353.05:573.312:140.112:290.16:454:58Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:283.06:473.41:130.01:200.06:464:57New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:183.07:363.52:08-0.12:090.06:474:56New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:082.98:243.43:00-0.12:570.06:484:55New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:572.89:123.33:510.03:450.16:504:54Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:492.710:023.24:430.04:360.26:514:54Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:432.610:553.05:340.15:290.36:524:53Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:392.511:512.86:240.26:230.36:534:52Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:352.57:120.37:170.46:544:52First Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:482.71:312.58:000.48:130.56:554:51First Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:472.52:292.58:500.49:120.56:564:50First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:492.53:262.59:390.410:100.46:574:50First Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:482.44:182.610:260.411:050.46:584:49Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:412.45:052.711:110.311:570.36:594:49Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:282.55:482.711:540.27:004:48Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:132.56:272.812:470.212:370.27:014:48Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:552.47:032.81:340.21:180.17:024:47Full Moon26Thu
27Fri7:342.47:362.92:180.11:580.17:034:47Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:112.48:102.93:000.12:370.17:044:47Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:482.38:452.93:410.13:180.17:054:46Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:262.39:262.94:230.14:030.17:064:46Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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