Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:40 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 23m at 10:41 pm (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - Aug 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:323.411:033.45:190.15:470.16:098:19Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:263.311:573.46:140.26:360.16:108:18Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:213.27:100.37:240.26:118:17Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:523.41:183.08:060.48:140.36:128:16First Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:473.32:162.99:040.59:070.46:138:14First Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:453.23:192.810:050.510:040.56:138:13First Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:473.24:252.711:060.611:030.66:148:12Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat4:493.25:262.812:030.56:158:11Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:453.26:212.812:010.612:580.56:168:10Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:373.27:112.912:570.61:470.46:178:09Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:243.27:563.01:490.52:320.46:188:07Full Moon11Tue
12Wed8:083.38:383.12:360.53:120.36:198:06Full Moon12Wed
13Thu8:483.39:153.13:190.53:480.36:208:05Full Moon13Thu
14Fri9:253.29:493.13:580.54:210.46:218:04Full Moon14Fri
15Sat10:003.210:203.14:360.54:510.46:228:02Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:343.110:503.15:130.65:200.46:238:01Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:083.011:213.25:500.65:490.56:238:00Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:443.011:573.26:290.76:220.56:247:58Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:242.97:090.87:000.56:257:57Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:383.31:092.87:540.87:420.56:267:55Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:253.32:012.78:490.98:330.66:277:54Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:193.33:052.710:000.99:360.66:287:53Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:243.24:192.711:110.810:520.66:297:51Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:373.35:272.912:150.76:307:50Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:443.36:263.012:070.61:140.56:317:48Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:453.47:203.21:160.42:080.46:327:47New Moon26Wed
27Thu7:413.58:113.42:190.32:580.26:327:45New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:333.69:013.63:150.13:460.16:337:44New Moon28Fri
29Sat9:243.59:493.64:080.14:320.16:347:42New Moon29Sat
30Sun10:133.410:383.65:010.15:190.16:357:41Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon11:053.311:293.65:550.26:070.26:367:39Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 2:10 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 7% 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 Waxing Crescent (7% 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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