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 4h 47m 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 - Feb 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:282.11:482.48:05-0.39:02-0.17:135:29Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:272.02:492.49:04-0.210:14-0.17:125:30Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon3:342.03:552.410:11-0.211:22-0.27:125:31Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue4:382.14:572.511:22-0.37:115:33Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:352.25:552.612:26-0.312:31-0.47:105:34Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:302.46:522.71:24-0.41:33-0.67:095:35New Moon6Thu
7Fri7:232.57:462.82:16-0.62:30-0.77:075:36New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:142.68:392.83:06-0.63:24-0.77:065:37New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:052.79:322.73:55-0.74:19-0.87:055:38Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:562.710:272.64:44-0.75:13-0.77:045:39Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:502.711:232.55:34-0.66:07-0.77:035:41Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:442.66:23-0.67:01-0.67:025:42First Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:182.412:382.67:12-0.57:57-0.47:015:43First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:152.31:342.58:04-0.48:55-0.37:005:44First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:142.22:352.49:00-0.39:54-0.26:585:45First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:162.23:372.39:58-0.210:52-0.26:575:46Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon4:162.24:352.310:56-0.111:47-0.26:565:47Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:112.25:282.411:52-0.26:555:48Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:022.36:172.412:39-0.312:44-0.26:535:50Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:492.47:032.51:26-0.31:33-0.26:525:51Full Moon20Thu
21Fri7:322.47:462.52:08-0.32:17-0.36:515:52Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:122.58:252.52:46-0.32:57-0.36:495:53Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:472.59:012.53:22-0.33:36-0.36:485:54Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:202.59:362.43:55-0.24:14-0.26:475:55Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:512.510:112.44:27-0.24:51-0.26:455:56Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:222.610:472.44:59-0.25:28-0.16:445:57Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu10:572.611:262.45:31-0.16:06-0.16:425:58Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:372.76:07-0.16:460.06:415:59Third Quarter28Fri
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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