Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:46 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 13m at 7:05 pm (2.8 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 - Aug 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:003.510:313.44:480.15:190.06:098:19Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri10:543.411:253.45:430.16:090.16:108:18Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat11:493.36:390.26:580.16:118:17Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:203.312:463.27:340.37:470.26:128:15Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:153.31:433.08:290.48:370.36:138:14Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:113.22:422.99:270.59:300.46:148:13Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:103.23:442.810:260.510:260.56:148:12Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:113.14:462.811:240.511:210.66:158:11Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri5:093.15:432.912:190.56:168:10Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat6:023.26:342.912:160.61:110.46:178:09Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun6:503.27:223.01:080.51:590.46:188:07Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon7:353.38:073.11:570.52:420.36:198:06New Moon12Mon
13Tue8:163.38:473.12:420.43:210.36:208:05New Moon13Tue
14Wed8:543.39:233.13:240.43:570.36:218:04New Moon14Wed
15Thu9:293.39:563.14:020.54:300.36:228:02New Moon15Thu
16Fri10:023.210:263.24:400.55:020.46:238:01Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat10:353.210:563.25:180.55:330.46:238:00Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun11:103.111:313.25:560.66:060.46:247:58Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon11:493.16:360.66:410.46:257:57Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:103.312:333.07:190.77:210.56:267:55First Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:563.31:223.08:080.78:060.56:277:54First Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:463.32:192.99:080.89:020.66:287:53First Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:453.33:272.810:200.810:120.66:297:51First Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:533.34:402.911:310.711:290.66:307:50Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun5:043.45:453.012:350.56:317:48Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon6:083.56:443.212:400.41:340.46:327:47Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue7:063.67:383.31:450.32:280.26:327:45Full Moon27Tue
28Wed8:013.68:303.52:440.23:180.16:337:44Full Moon28Wed
29Thu8:533.69:203.53:390.14:060.16:347:42Full Moon29Thu
30Fri9:443.610:083.64:310.14:530.16:357:41Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat10:343.410:583.55:240.15:400.26:367:39Waning Gibbous31Sat
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 10:25 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 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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