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 2h 35m at 5:28 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 10:51 am (3.2 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 - Nov 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:333.21:162.88:000.38:080.47:356:08First Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:333.02:162.88:540.49:080.57:366:07First Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:352.83:182.89:480.410:090.57:376:06First Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:402.84:192.810:420.411:090.57:386:04First Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:422.75:152.911:330.47:396:03Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun4:372.85:052.912:050.411:580.46:405:02Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:262.85:503.012:070.36:415:01Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:132.86:323.112:480.312:500.36:425:00Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:562.87:103.11:340.21:290.26:434:59Full Moon9Wed
10Thu7:372.87:453.12:160.22:060.26:454:58Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:152.78:173.12:560.22:410.26:464:58Full Moon11Fri
12Sat8:512.78:473.13:350.33:160.36:474:57Full Moon12Sat
13Sun9:252.69:203.04:140.33:530.36:484:56Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:012.69:583.04:530.34:340.36:494:55Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:392.610:413.05:320.35:190.36:504:54Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed11:222.611:303.06:110.36:060.36:514:54Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:092.76:530.36:580.36:524:53Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:232.91:012.77:390.37:560.36:534:52Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:222.82:002.88:330.39:040.36:544:51Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:282.83:042.99:330.210:140.26:564:51Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon3:362.74:063.010:320.111:210.16:574:50Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:392.85:033.111:310.06:584:50Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:362.85:583.312:240.012:29-0.16:594:49New Moon23Wed
24Thu6:312.86:503.31:24-0.11:25-0.17:004:49New Moon24Thu
25Fri7:242.87:413.32:19-0.22:19-0.27:014:48New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:162.88:323.23:11-0.23:11-0.27:024:48New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:082.79:233.14:02-0.24:04-0.17:034:47Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:012.710:172.94:53-0.24:58-0.17:044:47Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:562.611:132.85:44-0.15:520.07:054:47Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:522.66:320.06:460.17:064:46First Quarter30Wed
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 8:09 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 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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