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 6h 13m 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 - Feb 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:211.92:312.38:42-0.210:030.07:135:29First Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:261.93:362.39:46-0.211:08-0.17:135:30Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed4:272.04:382.410:56-0.27:125:31Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu5:232.15:362.512:09-0.212:05-0.37:115:33Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri6:152.36:322.61:06-0.31:09-0.57:105:34Full Moon5Fri
6Sat7:062.47:252.61:57-0.42:07-0.67:095:35Full Moon6Sat
7Sun7:552.68:172.72:45-0.53:00-0.77:085:36Full Moon7Sun
8Mon8:432.79:082.73:32-0.63:53-0.77:065:37Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue9:322.710:002.64:19-0.64:47-0.77:055:38Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed10:242.810:542.55:08-0.65:41-0.77:045:39Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu11:172.711:502.45:57-0.66:36-0.67:035:41Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri12:112.76:46-0.57:31-0.47:025:42Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:462.31:072.67:38-0.48:30-0.37:015:43Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:462.22:072.48:35-0.39:31-0.27:005:44Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:502.13:122.49:37-0.210:32-0.26:585:45Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue3:542.14:152.310:38-0.111:29-0.26:575:46Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed4:532.25:122.311:38-0.16:565:47Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu5:472.26:042.412:23-0.212:34-0.26:555:48Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri6:362.36:522.41:12-0.31:25-0.26:535:50New Moon19Fri
20Sat7:212.47:372.51:56-0.32:11-0.36:525:51New Moon20Sat
21Sun8:012.58:182.52:36-0.32:53-0.36:515:52New Moon21Sun
22Mon8:382.58:572.43:11-0.33:32-0.36:495:53New Moon22Mon
23Tue9:122.59:342.43:44-0.24:11-0.26:485:54Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed9:442.510:112.44:15-0.24:49-0.26:475:55Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:152.510:472.34:45-0.25:26-0.16:455:56Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri10:472.611:242.35:16-0.16:020.06:445:57Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat11:242.65:51-0.16:400.06:425:58First Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:042.212:062.66:30-0.17:230.16:415:59First Quarter28Sun
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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