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 6h 42m at 10:41 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:472.76:16-0.17:020.06:396:00First Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:262.412:362.76:59-0.17:570.16:386:01First Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:192.31:312.77:500.09:070.16:366:02First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:232.22:372.78:550.010:210.16:356:04First Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:352.33:492.710:130.011:290.06:336:05Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue4:412.44:582.711:290.06:326:06Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:412.56:002.812:31-0.112:39-0.26:306:07Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:372.76:592.91:27-0.21:40-0.36:296:08Full Moon8Thu
9Fri7:292.97:542.92:18-0.32:36-0.46:276:09Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:193.08:462.93:06-0.33:29-0.56:266:10Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:083.09:372.83:53-0.34:20-0.56:246:11Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon9:573.010:292.74:39-0.35:12-0.46:236:12Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:473.011:222.65:26-0.26:03-0.36:216:13Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:382.96:11-0.16:53-0.16:206:14Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:142.512:282.86:560.07:440.06:186:15Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:072.41:202.77:420.28:380.26:176:16Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:042.42:172.68:350.39:340.26:156:17Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:042.33:182.59:320.310:290.36:146:18Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:032.44:172.510:310.411:210.36:126:19Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue4:572.45:112.611:280.36:106:20Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:462.56:002.612:100.212:220.36:096:21Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:302.66:462.712:560.21:120.26:076:22Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:102.77:272.71:370.11:570.16:066:22New Moon23Fri
24Sat7:462.88:052.72:150.12:390.16:046:23New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:172.98:402.72:500.13:190.16:036:24New Moon25Sun
26Mon8:472.99:152.73:240.13:590.16:016:25New Moon26Mon
27Tue9:183.09:522.73:580.14:400.15:596:26Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed9:553.110:332.74:340.25:230.25:586:27Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu10:363.111:182.75:140.26:070.25:566:28Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri11:233.15:570.26:550.35:556:29First Quarter30Fri
31Sat12:082.712:153.16:440.37:510.35:536:30First Quarter31Sat
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 1:16 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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