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 4h 46m 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 - Sep 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:593.26:490.36:550.36:377:38Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:233.512:553.07:440.57:450.46:387:36First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:173.41:522.98:390.68:370.66:397:35First Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:143.22:542.89:380.79:350.76:407:33First Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:163.13:592.810:360.710:360.76:407:32First Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:203.15:012.811:320.711:350.76:417:30Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:203.15:562.912:250.66:427:29Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:133.16:453.012:310.71:130.66:437:27Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:013.27:303.11:230.61:570.56:447:25Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:443.28:103.22:110.52:370.56:457:24Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:243.38:453.32:540.53:120.46:467:22Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:013.29:173.33:340.53:450.46:477:21Full Moon12Sat
13Sun9:343.29:463.34:120.54:150.46:487:19Full Moon13Sun
14Mon10:063.110:143.34:500.64:450.56:497:17Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:393.110:463.45:280.75:170.56:497:16Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed11:153.011:243.46:080.75:530.56:507:14Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu11:573.06:510.86:340.66:517:13Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:083.412:452.97:370.87:210.66:527:11Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:583.41:392.88:320.88:160.76:537:09Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:543.32:432.89:380.99:250.76:547:08Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:013.23:562.910:460.810:440.76:557:06Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:173.25:053.011:490.711:580.66:567:05Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:283.36:053.212:470.56:577:03Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:293.46:593.41:040.41:410.46:577:01Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:243.57:503.62:040.22:320.26:587:00New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:163.58:393.73:000.13:190.26:596:58New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:053.59:263.73:520.14:050.27:006:57New Moon27Sun
28Mon9:543.410:133.74:430.14:510.27:016:55Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:433.211:023.65:350.25:380.37:026:53Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:353.111:533.56:270.46:270.47:036:52Waxing Crescent30Wed
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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