Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : 10:19 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 20m at 3:52 pm (2.8 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 - May 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:323.26:593.012:540.51:380.56:098:00Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue7:153.37:453.11:440.42:310.36:088:01New Moon2Tue
3Wed7:573.58:313.12:320.43:220.36:078:02New Moon3Wed
4Thu8:403.69:173.13:180.34:110.26:058:03New Moon4Thu
5Fri9:253.710:053.14:050.35:020.26:048:04New Moon5Fri
6Sat10:123.610:573.14:550.35:540.26:038:05Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun11:033.611:533.15:480.46:480.36:028:06Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon11:593.56:450.47:420.36:018:07Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:523.012:583.37:430.58:370.36:008:08First Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:523.02:013.28:450.59:340.45:598:09First Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:563.03:093.19:510.610:320.45:588:10First Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:013.14:193.010:560.511:290.45:578:11Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:023.25:233.011:580.55:568:12Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun5:563.36:193.012:230.412:570.45:558:13Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon6:463.47:113.11:150.41:520.35:548:13Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue7:333.57:593.12:040.42:420.35:548:14Full Moon16Tue
17Wed8:163.58:443.12:490.43:290.25:538:15Full Moon17Wed
18Thu8:573.59:283.03:300.44:120.35:528:16Full Moon18Thu
19Fri9:363.510:113.04:080.54:540.35:518:17Full Moon19Fri
20Sat10:143.410:532.94:450.65:350.45:508:18Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun10:513.311:362.95:210.76:140.55:508:19Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:303.35:580.76:520.55:498:19Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:192.812:103.26:370.87:260.65:488:20Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed1:002.812:523.17:190.88:010.65:488:21Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:412.81:373.18:040.88:390.65:478:22Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:242.92:283.08:560.89:240.75:478:23Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:132.93:282.99:570.810:160.65:468:24Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:073.04:322.911:020.811:100.65:468:24Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon5:003.25:303.012:050.75:458:25Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue5:503.46:233.012:040.51:070.55:458:26Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed6:393.57:153.11:000.52:060.45:448:26Waning Crescent31Wed
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 7:05 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 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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