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 00m at 9:28 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:503.13:482.610:321.010:010.86:377:39Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:563.14:562.611:370.911:110.76:377:37Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:033.25:542.812:360.86:387:35Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:033.36:463.012:210.71:310.66:397:34Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:583.47:343.21:270.52:210.46:407:32New Moon5Thu
6Fri7:503.58:213.42:260.43:080.36:417:31New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:403.69:073.53:200.23:530.26:427:29New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:293.69:543.64:120.24:380.26:437:28New Moon8Sun
9Mon10:183.510:423.65:050.25:250.26:447:26Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:103.411:333.66:000.26:130.26:457:24Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:043.26:550.37:030.36:457:23Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:283.51:013.17:520.47:540.46:467:21First Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:243.42:012.98:510.58:500.56:477:20First Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:243.33:072.89:540.69:530.66:487:18First Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:293.24:162.810:560.610:570.76:497:16Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon4:373.25:202.911:550.611:590.76:507:15Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:383.26:163.012:490.56:517:13Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:313.27:063.112:570.61:390.56:527:12Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu7:203.37:513.21:500.52:240.46:537:10Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:053.38:323.32:380.53:040.46:547:08Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:463.39:093.33:210.53:400.46:547:07Full Moon21Sat
22Sun9:253.39:433.34:010.54:130.46:557:05Full Moon22Sun
23Mon10:023.210:153.34:390.54:430.56:567:04Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:373.110:453.35:170.65:100.56:577:02Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:123.011:153.35:540.75:390.66:587:00Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:482.911:503.36:320.86:130.66:596:59Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:262.87:120.86:510.77:006:57Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:313.31:102.77:550.97:360.77:016:56Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:173.22:012.78:480.98:280.87:026:54Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:113.23:052.79:530.99:330.87:036:52Third 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 12:07 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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