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 1h 55m 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 - Jan 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:232.411:442.56:07-0.46:25-0.47:264:56Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:132.56:52-0.47:20-0.37:264:57Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:392.41:072.57:39-0.48:20-0.37:264:58Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:372.22:052.58:32-0.39:28-0.27:264:59Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:422.13:102.59:32-0.310:35-0.27:265:00Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed3:492.04:132.510:34-0.311:41-0.37:265:01Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:512.05:122.511:37-0.37:265:02Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:502.06:082.512:42-0.312:39-0.37:265:03Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:462.17:012.51:38-0.41:36-0.37:265:04New Moon9Sat
10Sun7:382.17:522.52:29-0.52:29-0.47:265:05New Moon10Sun
11Mon8:272.18:402.43:15-0.53:18-0.47:255:06New Moon11Mon
12Tue9:132.29:272.43:59-0.44:05-0.37:255:07Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:592.210:152.34:41-0.44:51-0.37:255:08Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:442.211:022.25:20-0.35:36-0.37:245:09Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:272.211:492.15:56-0.36:18-0.27:245:10Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:092.26:29-0.27:00-0.17:245:11First Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:342.012:502.17:01-0.27:45-0.17:235:12First Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:201.91:342.17:35-0.28:360.07:235:13First Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:111.82:242.18:17-0.19:350.17:225:14First Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:091.83:192.19:08-0.110:350.07:225:15Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu4:061.74:142.210:06-0.111:340.07:215:16Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri4:591.85:052.211:06-0.17:215:17Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat5:491.95:532.312:29-0.112:08-0.27:205:19Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:352.06:412.41:20-0.21:07-0.37:195:20Full Moon24Sun
25Mon7:192.17:272.52:06-0.32:01-0.47:195:21Full Moon25Mon
26Tue8:012.28:132.52:49-0.42:51-0.57:185:22Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:432.48:592.53:32-0.53:40-0.67:175:23Full Moon27Wed
28Thu9:262.59:472.54:15-0.54:30-0.67:175:24Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:122.510:382.54:58-0.55:22-0.67:165:25Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:012.611:302.45:43-0.56:14-0.57:155:27Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun11:522.66:28-0.57:08-0.47:145:28Third Quarter31Sun
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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