Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : in 1h 27m at 9:20 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:12 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - Sep 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:573.38:273.12:230.52:590.46:377:38Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:373.39:053.23:060.53:360.46:387:37Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:153.39:383.23:460.54:090.46:397:35Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:503.310:093.24:240.54:400.46:397:34Full Moon4Tue
5Wed10:233.210:373.25:010.65:090.56:407:32Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:563.111:073.25:380.65:390.56:417:30Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:323.111:433.36:160.76:120.56:427:29Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:123.06:560.76:490.56:437:27Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:243.312:562.97:400.87:310.66:447:26Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:113.41:482.88:330.98:200.66:457:24Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:043.32:492.89:420.99:210.76:467:23Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:063.34:032.810:560.810:370.76:477:21Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:193.35:142.912:020.76:477:19Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:303.46:143.11:020.66:487:18Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:323.57:093.31:050.51:580.46:497:16Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:293.58:013.42:080.32:490.36:507:14New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:233.68:513.63:050.23:360.26:517:13New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:143.69:393.63:580.14:230.26:527:11New Moon18Tue
19Wed10:043.510:273.64:510.15:090.26:537:10Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:553.311:183.65:440.25:570.36:547:08Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:483.26:380.36:450.46:557:06Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:103.512:443.07:320.47:330.56:567:05First Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:043.41:402.98:260.68:240.66:567:03First Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:593.32:402.89:230.79:190.76:577:02First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:593.13:442.810:210.710:190.86:587:00First Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:033.14:472.811:170.711:180.86:596:58Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:043.15:432.912:090.77:006:57Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:583.16:323.012:150.712:580.67:016:55Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:473.27:173.11:070.71:420.57:026:54Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:313.27:573.21:560.62:230.57:036:52Full Moon30Sun
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 12:16 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Washington, Washington Channel, DC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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