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 4h 39m 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 - Sep 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:553.311:223.45:420.36:020.36:377:38Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:473.26:330.46:470.46:387:36Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:123.312:403.17:250.57:310.56:397:35Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon1:033.31:332.98:160.68:160.66:407:33First Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:553.22:292.89:100.79:030.76:417:32First Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:503.13:302.710:060.89:570.86:417:30First Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:503.14:322.711:020.810:540.86:427:28First Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:503.15:292.811:550.711:510.86:437:27Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:443.16:202.912:450.76:447:25Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:323.27:053.012:450.71:320.66:457:24Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon7:173.37:473.11:360.62:140.56:467:22Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue7:583.38:243.22:230.52:530.46:477:21Full Moon12Tue
13Wed8:353.38:573.23:060.53:290.46:487:19Full Moon13Wed
14Thu9:103.39:273.33:470.44:040.46:497:17Full Moon14Thu
15Fri9:443.39:583.44:270.54:380.46:497:16Full Moon15Fri
16Sat10:203.310:333.45:080.55:130.46:507:14Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:003.211:143.55:520.55:510.46:517:13Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:453.211:593.56:390.66:330.56:527:11Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:353.17:300.77:200.56:537:09Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:503.51:313.08:260.78:130.66:547:08Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:463.42:342.99:330.79:190.76:557:06Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:513.33:472.910:420.710:370.76:567:04Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:063.34:593.011:460.611:500.66:577:03Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:183.36:013.112:460.56:587:01Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:213.46:573.312:560.51:420.46:587:00Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue7:173.47:493.41:570.32:330.26:596:58New Moon26Tue
27Wed8:103.58:373.52:520.23:200.27:006:56New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:593.59:223.63:430.24:040.27:016:55New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:453.410:073.54:310.24:470.37:026:53Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat10:323.310:523.55:200.35:300.47:036:52Waxing Crescent30Sat
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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