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 3h 38m 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 - Nov 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:552.98:013.22:370.32:310.26:355:07Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:292.98:333.33:170.33:060.26:365:06Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:052.99:093.33:590.33:440.36:375:05Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun9:442.89:503.34:430.44:250.36:385:04Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:292.810:373.35:300.45:130.36:395:03Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:202.711:303.26:200.46:050.46:415:02Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:162.77:120.47:040.46:425:01Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:283.11:172.78:100.48:120.46:435:00Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:333.02:252.79:120.49:260.46:444:59Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:472.93:342.810:130.310:360.36:454:58Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun3:592.94:353.011:100.211:400.16:464:57Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:012.95:303.112:050.16:474:56Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:573.06:213.312:400.012:580.06:484:56New Moon13Tue
14Wed6:493.07:103.31:35-0.11:47-0.16:494:55New Moon14Wed
15Thu7:393.07:563.32:27-0.22:33-0.16:514:54New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:262.98:413.33:17-0.13:180.06:524:53New Moon16Fri
17Sat9:142.89:273.24:05-0.14:030.16:534:53Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun10:032.710:133.14:540.04:480.26:544:52Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:542.611:032.95:410.15:350.36:554:51Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:462.511:542.86:270.26:210.36:564:51Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:372.47:110.37:090.46:574:50First Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:462.71:302.47:550.38:000.46:584:49First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:412.62:252.48:420.48:580.46:594:49First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:412.53:202.59:290.49:560.47:004:48First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:402.54:112.510:170.310:520.37:014:48Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:332.54:572.611:030.211:460.37:024:48Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:202.55:382.711:480.17:034:47Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:042.56:172.812:380.212:330.17:044:47Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:452.56:532.91:270.11:170.07:054:47Full Moon29Thu
30Fri7:252.57:303.02:130.02:00-0.17:064:46Full Moon30Fri
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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