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 : 10:41 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 29m at 3:12 am (3.3 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 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:042.62:123.08:410.39:560.46:527:31First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:092.63:202.99:520.411:030.46:507:32First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:202.74:352.911:100.46:487:33Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:252.85:452.912:070.312:210.36:477:34Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:243.06:473.01:060.21:270.16:457:35Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:183.27:443.12:010.12:260.06:447:36Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:093.38:363.12:520.03:20-0.16:427:37Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:573.49:263.13:390.04:11-0.26:417:38Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:433.410:153.04:240.05:01-0.16:397:39Full Moon9Mon
10Tue10:293.411:042.95:090.15:500.06:387:40Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:163.311:552.85:540.26:390.16:367:41Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:043.26:380.37:270.26:357:42Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:472.812:533.17:220.58:140.46:337:43Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:392.71:433.08:060.69:020.56:327:44Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:332.62:362.98:560.79:520.66:307:45Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:302.63:372.89:520.710:440.66:297:46Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:282.74:392.710:530.711:340.66:287:47Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:212.85:352.811:520.76:267:48Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:092.96:252.812:220.612:470.66:257:48Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:523.07:112.91:080.51:390.56:237:49Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:313.17:542.91:520.52:280.46:227:50Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:073.28:332.92:330.43:130.36:217:51New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:403.39:103.03:120.43:560.36:197:52New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:133.39:483.03:490.44:380.36:187:53New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:493.410:282.94:280.45:230.36:177:54Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:303.411:132.95:100.46:100.46:157:55Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:153.45:560.56:590.46:147:56Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:032.912:063.46:460.57:490.46:137:57Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:572.91:013.37:410.58:430.56:127:58First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:552.92:013.28:430.69:430.56:107:59First Quarter30Mon
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 6:56 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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