Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : in 46m at 5:28 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:303.07:200.57:160.57:046:50First Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:463.31:272.98:110.68:070.77:056:49First Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:413.22:252.89:040.79:030.87:066:47First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:413.03:272.89:590.810:030.87:076:46First Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:453.04:292.810:530.811:030.87:086:44Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue4:472.95:242.911:430.711:590.77:096:42Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:423.06:133.012:300.77:106:41Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:313.06:563.112:520.61:140.67:116:39Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri7:153.17:363.21:410.61:550.57:126:38Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat7:553.18:123.32:270.52:330.47:136:36Full Moon10Sat
11Sun8:323.18:433.33:090.53:080.47:136:35Full Moon11Sun
12Mon9:073.19:133.33:490.53:420.47:146:33Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:403.09:433.44:290.54:160.47:156:32Full Moon13Tue
14Wed10:153.010:193.45:100.54:520.47:166:31Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu10:542.911:003.45:530.65:340.57:176:29Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:392.911:473.46:390.66:210.57:186:28Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:292.97:270.67:140.67:196:26Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:403.31:252.88:200.78:130.67:206:25Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:393.22:272.99:190.79:230.67:226:23Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:463.13:362.910:210.610:370.57:236:22Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:013.14:443.011:220.511:460.47:246:21Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:113.15:443.212:190.47:256:19Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:113.26:383.412:500.31:140.37:266:18Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:063.27:293.51:490.12:060.27:276:17New Moon24Sat
25Sun6:583.27:183.61:440.11:540.16:285:15New Moon25Sun
26Mon7:473.28:043.62:360.02:410.16:295:14New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:353.18:503.53:260.13:260.26:305:13Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed9:233.09:363.44:150.14:130.26:315:12Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu10:132.910:253.25:050.25:000.46:325:11Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri11:062.811:163.15:530.35:490.56:335:09Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat11:592.76:400.46:380.56:345:08First Quarter31Sat
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 8:04 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 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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