38.8733’ N, 77.0217’ W

Washington, Washington Channel, DC

78°
H -°
L 68°
S
7mph
High tide
12:48 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:06 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 04m at 12:48 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:50 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - Sep 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:253.211:413.56:160.66:110.46:377:38Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:133.07:060.76:550.56:387:37Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:303.51:062.98:020.77:440.56:397:35Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:243.42:062.89:070.88:430.76:397:34Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:243.33:182.710:190.810:000.76:407:32Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:373.24:362.711:270.711:200.76:417:31Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon4:543.25:432.912:280.66:427:29Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:023.36:413.112:300.61:250.56:437:27Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:013.37:343.21:340.52:170.46:447:26New Moon9Wed
10Thu7:543.48:233.42:310.33:040.36:457:24New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:433.49:083.53:230.33:480.36:467:23New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:293.39:513.54:110.34:290.36:477:21New Moon12Sat
13Sun10:143.210:343.44:580.35:090.46:477:19Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:593.111:173.45:450.55:480.56:487:18Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:463.06:320.66:250.66:497:16Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:023.312:342.87:190.77:030.76:507:15Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:483.21:252.78:060.87:420.86:517:13First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:363.12:192.68:560.98:270.96:527:11First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:283.03:202.69:500.99:250.96:537:10First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:303.04:222.610:450.910:310.96:547:08First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:343.05:192.711:370.911:340.96:557:07Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:313.06:072.912:250.86:557:05Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:203.16:493.012:320.71:110.76:567:03Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:043.27:273.21:250.61:530.66:577:02Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:453.28:033.32:140.52:330.56:587:00Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:233.38:373.42:590.43:100.46:596:59Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:013.39:133.53:430.43:470.37:006:57Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:393.39:513.64:270.44:240.37:016:55Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue10:203.210:333.65:140.55:050.47:026:54Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:063.111:193.66:050.55:500.47:036:52Waning Gibbous30Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8594900)

Common Questions About Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides

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When is the lowest tide this week in Washington, Washington Channel, DC?

The lowest tide this week in Washington, Washington Channel, DC is 0.7 ft on Wednesday, Sep 23 at 1:11 pm.

When is the highest tide this week in Washington, Washington Channel, DC?

The highest tide this week in Washington, Washington Channel, DC is 3.2 ft on Thursday, Sep 17 at 12:48 am — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Washington, Washington Channel, DC?

Washington, Washington Channel, DC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 time is high tide in Washington, Washington Channel, DC today?

High tides in Washington, Washington Channel, DC today: 12:02 am (3.3 ft), 12:34 pm (2.8 ft).

What time is low tide in Washington, Washington Channel, DC today?

Low tides in Washington, Washington Channel, DC today: 7:19 am (0.7 ft), 7:03 pm (0.7 ft).

What is the tidal range in Washington, Washington Channel, DC today?

Today's tidal range in Washington, Washington Channel, DC is 2.6 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 2.7 ft, so today's swing is typical.

What is the moon phase in Washington, Washington Channel, DC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Washington, Washington Channel, DC is Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated). This places Washington, Washington Channel, DC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

What type of tides does Washington, Washington Channel, DC have — semi-diurnal, diurnal, or mixed?

Washington, Washington Channel, DC has semi-diurnal tides — two high tides and two low tides roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes, with similar heights.

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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