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 : 2:03 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 45m at 6:20 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 - Jul 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:533.46:263.012:170.31:130.35:468:37Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:453.47:193.01:130.32:080.25:478:37Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu7:343.58:093.12:070.32:580.25:478:37New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:213.58:563.12:560.33:440.15:488:36New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:043.49:413.03:420.44:270.25:488:36New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:473.310:253.04:250.45:090.35:498:36New Moon6Sun
7Mon10:293.311:093.05:080.55:480.35:498:36Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:113.211:523.05:490.66:250.45:508:35Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:543.16:310.66:590.55:518:35Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:343.012:373.07:110.77:310.55:518:35Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:143.01:202.97:520.78:030.55:528:34First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:543.02:062.88:380.88:410.65:538:34First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:383.02:582.79:320.89:280.65:538:33First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:293.03:592.710:350.810:230.65:548:33First Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:253.15:002.711:370.711:220.65:558:32Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:193.25:552.712:370.65:568:32Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:093.36:452.812:220.51:340.55:568:31Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:583.47:343.01:230.42:260.45:578:31Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:473.58:223.12:220.33:150.25:588:30Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:353.69:093.23:160.34:020.25:598:29Full Moon20Sun
21Mon9:243.69:573.24:090.24:500.15:598:29Full Moon21Mon
22Tue10:143.510:473.35:030.25:380.16:008:28Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:073.411:403.35:590.26:280.16:018:27Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:033.36:550.27:170.16:028:26Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:353.31:013.27:520.38:080.26:038:25Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:323.32:013.18:510.49:010.36:048:25Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:303.33:043.09:530.49:590.36:048:24Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:333.24:102.910:550.410:580.46:058:23Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:373.25:122.911:550.411:560.46:068:22Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:353.36:102.912:530.36:078:21Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu6:283.37:023.012:530.41:460.36:088:20Waning Crescent31Thu
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 10:11 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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