Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : in 3h 12m at 6:03 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:25 pm (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:37 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - Dec 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:282.63:582.810:260.011:130.07:074:46Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu4:312.64:562.911:23-0.17:084:46Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:282.65:493.012:14-0.112:19-0.17:094:46Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:212.66:403.11:11-0.21:13-0.27:104:46New Moon4Sat
5Sun7:132.67:293.02:04-0.32:03-0.27:114:46New Moon5Sun
6Mon8:022.58:153.02:53-0.32:52-0.27:124:46New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:502.59:012.93:40-0.33:39-0.17:134:46Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed9:372.59:482.74:26-0.24:26-0.17:144:46Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:262.410:362.65:10-0.15:120.07:144:46Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:142.411:262.55:520.05:580.17:154:46Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:012.36:310.06:430.17:164:46First Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:152.412:472.37:070.17:290.27:174:46First Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:052.31:342.37:440.18:200.27:174:46First Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:572.22:242.38:250.19:170.27:184:46First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:542.13:182.39:110.110:160.27:194:47Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu3:512.14:092.410:020.111:130.27:204:47Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:432.14:562.410:540.07:204:47Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:312.15:402.512:090.111:48 AM0.07:214:48Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:172.16:222.61:020.012:42-0.17:214:48Full Moon19Sun
20Mon7:012.27:052.71:51-0.11:35-0.27:224:49Full Moon20Mon
21Tue7:442.27:482.72:37-0.22:25-0.27:224:49Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:262.38:332.73:21-0.33:14-0.37:234:50Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:102.49:202.74:06-0.34:05-0.37:234:50Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri9:572.410:112.74:51-0.34:58-0.47:244:51Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:472.511:062.65:38-0.45:52-0.47:244:51Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:392.56:25-0.46:47-0.47:254:52Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:022.512:332.57:13-0.47:44-0.37:254:52Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:002.41:302.58:04-0.38:47-0.37:254:53Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:012.32:322.59:00-0.39:52-0.37:254:54Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:082.23:352.510:00-0.310:55-0.37:264:55Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri4:122.14:352.610:59-0.311:56-0.37:264:55Waning Crescent31Fri
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 8:44 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 88% 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 maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated). This places Washington, Washington Channel, DC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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