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 : in 2h 35m at 2:03 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:232.46:500.26:500.27:084:46Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:282.51:082.47:270.27:360.37:094:46Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:162.41:562.48:070.28:300.37:094:46Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:112.42:482.48:530.29:300.37:104:46Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:102.33:412.59:450.110:310.27:114:46Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri4:062.34:302.610:370.111:300.17:124:46Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:572.35:152.711:300.07:134:46Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:442.45:592.812:260.012:24-0.17:144:46Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:302.56:442.91:20-0.11:16-0.27:154:46New Moon9Mon
10Tue7:162.57:293.02:10-0.22:07-0.37:164:46New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:022.58:153.02:58-0.32:57-0.37:164:46New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:482.69:033.03:47-0.33:49-0.37:174:46Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri9:382.69:552.94:36-0.34:44-0.37:184:46Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:312.610:512.85:27-0.45:40-0.37:194:47Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:272.611:502.76:18-0.46:37-0.37:194:47First Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:252.67:09-0.37:36-0.37:204:47First Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:502.61:242.68:03-0.38:38-0.27:204:47First Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:532.52:272.59:00-0.39:41-0.27:214:48First Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:592.43:302.69:57-0.310:43-0.37:224:48Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:022.44:292.610:54-0.311:42-0.37:224:49Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:002.45:222.611:49-0.37:234:49Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:532.46:122.712:39-0.412:42-0.47:234:50Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:442.46:592.71:31-0.41:32-0.47:244:50Full Moon23Mon
24Tue7:312.47:442.72:18-0.52:18-0.47:244:51Full Moon24Tue
25Wed8:162.48:262.63:02-0.53:00-0.37:244:51Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:592.49:062.63:44-0.43:41-0.37:254:52Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:412.39:472.54:23-0.34:21-0.27:254:53Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:222.310:282.45:01-0.35:00-0.27:254:53Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:022.211:092.45:36-0.25:38-0.27:264:54Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:412.211:492.36:08-0.26:17-0.17:264:55Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:182.26:39-0.26:57-0.17:264:56Third Quarter31Tue
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 4:34 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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