Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : in 5h 51m at 10:19 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:16 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - Apr 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:352.75:512.812:170.35:516:31Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:162.87:352.812:440.32:100.26:507:32Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:553.08:182.92:290.22:580.16:487:33New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:323.18:593.03:110.23:440.16:477:34New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:103.29:413.03:510.14:300.06:457:35New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:493.310:253.04:330.15:180.16:437:36Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:333.411:132.95:170.16:080.16:427:37Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:203.46:040.27:000.16:407:38Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:062.912:123.36:540.27:530.26:397:39Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:012.91:083.27:490.38:510.36:377:40First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:012.82:083.18:500.49:520.36:367:41First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:062.83:183.09:590.410:550.36:357:42First Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:152.84:312.911:090.411:540.36:337:43Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:192.95:382.912:140.36:327:44Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:153.16:373.012:510.31:150.26:307:45Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:073.27:303.01:440.22:120.16:297:46Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:553.38:203.12:330.23:030.16:277:47Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:403.49:063.13:180.23:500.16:267:48Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:223.49:513.04:000.24:350.16:247:49Full Moon19Wed
20Thu10:033.310:352.94:400.35:190.26:237:50Full Moon20Thu
21Fri10:433.311:202.95:180.46:020.36:227:51Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:243.25:540.56:440.46:207:52Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:062.812:053.26:310.67:240.56:197:53Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:522.712:473.17:080.68:020.56:187:54Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:382.71:313.07:490.78:420.66:167:55Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:252.72:192.98:360.79:270.76:157:55Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:162.73:162.99:330.810:180.76:147:56Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:112.84:202.810:380.811:110.76:137:57Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:032.95:182.911:410.76:117:58Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:493.06:103.012:030.612:410.66:107:59Waning Crescent30Sun
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 1:17 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (30% illuminated). This places Washington, Washington Channel, DC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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