Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : 9:20 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 21m at 2:46 pm (2.9 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 - Feb 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:382.511:042.55:24-0.65:47-0.77:145:29Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:312.66:12-0.66:41-0.67:135:30Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:002.412:242.67:00-0.57:37-0.57:125:31Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:562.31:202.57:51-0.58:37-0.47:115:32Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:552.22:192.48:46-0.49:40-0.37:105:33Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:582.13:222.49:45-0.310:42-0.37:095:35Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:012.04:232.410:44-0.211:42-0.37:085:36Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:002.05:192.411:43-0.27:075:37Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:552.16:112.412:38-0.312:40-0.27:065:38Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:462.27:002.41:29-0.41:32-0.37:045:39New Moon10Sun
11Mon7:332.27:452.42:14-0.42:19-0.37:035:40New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:152.38:282.42:55-0.43:02-0.37:025:41New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:552.39:092.43:32-0.33:43-0.37:015:43New Moon13Wed
14Thu9:322.39:482.44:07-0.34:22-0.27:005:44Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri10:072.310:272.34:40-0.25:00-0.26:595:45Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:402.311:052.35:10-0.25:37-0.16:575:46Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:122.411:432.25:39-0.26:13-0.16:565:47Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:472.46:10-0.26:510.06:555:48First Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:222.212:262.46:46-0.17:340.06:535:49First Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:062.11:122.47:29-0.18:310.16:525:50First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:592.02:072.48:200.09:410.16:515:52First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:042.03:122.49:230.010:500.16:505:53Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:102.14:192.510:340.011:550.06:485:54Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:092.25:212.611:47-0.16:475:55Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:042.46:202.712:53-0.112:55-0.36:455:56Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:562.57:152.81:46-0.31:55-0.46:445:57Full Moon26Tue
27Wed7:462.78:092.82:35-0.42:50-0.56:435:58Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:342.89:002.83:22-0.43:43-0.66:415:59Full Moon28Thu
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 6:03 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 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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