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 3h 44m 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 - Aug 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:283.610:053.34:120.24:550.16:098:19New Moon1Tue
2Wed10:213.510:583.35:070.25:450.16:108:18Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:163.311:523.36:020.26:330.26:118:17Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:123.26:570.37:210.26:128:15Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:463.21:083.07:510.48:080.36:138:14First Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:403.22:042.98:460.58:560.46:148:13First Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:343.23:032.89:430.69:470.56:148:12First Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:323.14:042.710:420.610:400.66:158:11First Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:313.15:042.711:390.611:340.66:168:10Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:263.25:582.812:320.66:178:09Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:163.26:492.812:260.61:230.56:188:07Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:023.37:352.91:170.62:090.46:198:06Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:453.38:183.02:050.52:510.46:208:05Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:253.38:563.02:500.53:290.36:218:03Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:023.39:303.13:310.54:040.36:228:02Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:363.310:013.14:100.54:380.46:238:01Full Moon16Wed
17Thu10:093.310:313.14:490.55:110.46:248:00Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:453.211:043.25:290.55:440.46:247:58Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:233.211:423.36:100.66:190.46:257:57Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:073.26:530.66:570.46:267:55Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:253.312:553.17:400.77:390.46:277:54Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:133.41:483.08:340.78:270.56:287:53Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:073.42:492.99:430.79:270.66:297:51Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:103.34:012.810:560.710:400.66:307:50Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:213.45:122.912:040.66:317:48Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:293.46:153.01:060.56:327:47Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:313.57:123.21:040.42:030.36:337:45Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:293.58:053.32:080.32:550.26:337:44New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:233.68:563.43:050.23:440.16:347:42New Moon29Tue
30Wed9:153.59:443.43:580.24:300.16:357:41New Moon30Wed
31Thu10:043.510:323.44:500.25:160.26:367:39Waxing 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 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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