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 : 5:28 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 39m at 10:03 am (3.4 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 - May 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:013.24:253.111:050.511:320.56:098:00Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:033.35:313.112:130.46:088:01Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:003.56:303.112:310.41:170.36:078:02Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:543.67:263.21:280.32:160.26:068:03Full Moon4Tue
5Wed7:463.78:193.22:230.33:120.16:058:04Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:363.79:113.13:140.34:040.16:048:05Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:243.710:023.14:040.34:550.16:028:06Full Moon7Fri
8Sat10:133.610:553.04:540.45:450.26:018:07Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:033.411:493.05:450.56:350.36:008:08Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:563.36:370.67:230.45:598:09Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:443.012:503.17:280.68:090.55:588:09Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:382.91:453.08:200.78:550.65:578:10Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:312.92:412.99:130.89:410.65:568:11Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:263.03:412.810:100.810:290.75:568:12Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:213.04:402.811:070.811:160.75:558:13Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:133.15:342.812:020.75:548:14Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:003.26:232.812:020.712:550.75:538:15Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:433.27:092.912:480.61:450.65:528:16Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:223.37:532.91:330.62:330.55:518:17New Moon19Wed
20Thu7:593.48:332.92:170.63:170.55:518:18New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:333.49:112.92:590.53:580.45:508:18New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:073.49:492.93:410.54:400.45:498:19New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:443.410:283.04:230.55:220.45:498:20Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:243.411:113.05:090.66:050.45:488:21Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:113.411:583.15:580.66:490.45:478:22Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:023.46:490.67:330.45:478:22Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:483.112:563.37:430.68:200.45:468:23First Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:413.21:543.28:410.69:110.45:468:24First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:373.32:583.19:460.610:080.55:458:25First Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:393.34:073.110:530.511:070.45:458:26Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon4:423.45:133.011:590.55:448:26Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 1:45 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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