Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 14m at 1:46 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:18 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - May 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:093.37:343.01:330.52:180.46:098:00Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:493.48:183.02:210.43:070.36:088:01Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:293.59:013.13:060.43:550.36:078:02Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:113.69:463.13:520.34:420.26:058:03Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:553.610:333.14:390.45:320.26:048:04Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:433.611:253.15:300.46:230.36:038:05Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:353.56:250.47:140.36:028:06Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:213.112:323.47:220.48:060.36:018:07Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:193.11:323.38:210.59:010.46:008:08Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:203.12:373.29:240.59:590.45:598:09Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:233.23:463.110:300.510:570.45:588:10Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:273.24:523.111:330.411:540.45:578:11Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:263.35:523.112:340.45:568:12Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:193.46:473.112:480.31:310.35:558:12Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed7:093.57:383.11:400.32:250.25:548:13New Moon15Wed
16Thu7:563.58:263.12:290.33:140.25:548:14New Moon16Thu
17Fri8:393.59:133.13:150.44:000.25:538:15New Moon17Fri
18Sat9:213.59:573.13:570.44:440.35:528:16New Moon18Sat
19Sun10:013.410:423.04:370.55:270.35:518:17Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:423.311:283.05:170.66:090.45:508:18Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:233.35:570.76:480.55:508:19Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:132.912:063.26:370.77:240.65:498:19Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:582.912:493.17:180.87:590.65:488:20First Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:412.91:333.08:010.88:350.65:488:21First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:242.92:222.98:500.89:160.75:478:22First Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:123.03:192.99:470.810:050.75:478:23First Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:043.04:202.810:500.810:580.65:468:23Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue4:553.25:182.911:520.711:520.65:468:24Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:433.36:102.912:510.65:458:25Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:293.47:003.012:460.51:490.55:458:26Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri7:153.67:483.11:420.52:430.45:448:26Full Moon31Fri
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 4:32 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 5% 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 Waning Crescent (5% 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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