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 2h 39m 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 - Oct 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:123.38:343.32:410.52:590.47:046:51Full Moon1Mon
2Tue8:493.29:063.33:220.53:330.47:056:49Full Moon2Tue
3Wed9:233.29:343.34:000.54:040.47:066:47Full Moon3Wed
4Thu9:563.210:023.34:380.54:350.47:076:46Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:293.110:343.45:170.65:080.57:086:44Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:053.011:123.45:580.65:440.57:086:43Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun11:473.011:563.46:410.76:250.57:096:41Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:342.97:280.77:120.67:106:40Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:463.41:282.88:210.88:050.67:116:38Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:413.32:302.89:250.89:120.77:126:37Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:453.23:432.810:340.710:320.77:136:35Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:013.24:542.911:380.611:460.67:146:34Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:143.25:553.112:370.57:156:32Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:173.36:503.312:530.41:320.37:166:31Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:143.47:413.51:550.22:230.27:176:29New Moon15Mon
16Tue8:073.48:303.62:510.13:110.17:186:28New Moon16Tue
17Wed8:573.49:173.63:430.03:570.17:196:26New Moon17Wed
18Thu9:453.310:033.64:340.14:420.27:206:25Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri10:343.210:513.55:250.15:280.27:216:24Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:253.011:403.46:160.36:150.47:226:22Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:192.97:070.47:030.57:236:21Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:323.21:142.87:580.57:520.67:246:20First Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:263.12:102.78:490.68:440.77:256:18First Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:223.03:102.79:420.69:420.77:276:17First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:242.94:112.710:350.610:420.77:286:16First Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:272.85:072.811:250.611:390.77:296:14Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:242.95:572.912:120.57:306:13Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:142.95:413.012:330.611:57 AM0.56:315:12Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:592.96:223.112:240.512:390.46:325:11Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue6:413.06:583.11:110.41:190.36:335:10Full Moon30Tue
31Wed7:193.07:303.21:550.31:560.36:345:08Full Moon31Wed
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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