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 5h 06m 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 - Jan 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:282.11:532.38:05-0.28:530.07:264:56First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:232.02:472.28:50-0.19:480.07:264:57First Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:202.03:412.29:39-0.110:430.07:264:58Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:152.04:332.310:30-0.111:37-0.17:264:58Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:062.05:202.311:22-0.27:264:59Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri5:542.06:032.412:29-0.212:15-0.27:265:00Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:392.16:452.41:17-0.21:06-0.37:265:01Full Moon7Sat
8Sun7:202.17:242.52:01-0.31:53-0.47:265:02Full Moon8Sun
9Mon7:582.28:022.52:42-0.42:39-0.47:265:03Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:342.38:412.53:22-0.43:23-0.57:265:04Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:112.39:232.54:02-0.54:08-0.57:265:05Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:522.410:082.54:43-0.54:56-0.57:255:06Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:362.510:572.55:24-0.55:45-0.57:255:07Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:242.511:492.46:07-0.56:36-0.47:255:08Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:142.56:51-0.57:31-0.47:255:09Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:442.31:092.57:41-0.48:34-0.37:245:10Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:442.22:102.58:39-0.49:43-0.37:245:11Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:522.13:182.49:46-0.310:50-0.37:235:12Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu4:012.14:242.510:53-0.311:54-0.47:235:14Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:042.15:252.511:58-0.47:225:15Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:022.26:222.512:53-0.51:00-0.57:225:16New Moon21Sat
22Sun6:572.27:162.51:47-0.61:55-0.57:215:17New Moon22Sun
23Mon7:482.38:062.52:36-0.62:47-0.67:215:18New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:352.48:542.53:21-0.63:35-0.67:205:19New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:212.49:412.44:05-0.64:22-0.57:195:20Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:062.310:282.34:47-0.55:08-0.57:195:21Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:512.311:162.25:26-0.45:53-0.47:185:23Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:352.36:03-0.46:36-0.37:175:24Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:032.212:182.36:37-0.37:20-0.27:165:25First Quarter29Sun
30Mon12:492.11:022.27:11-0.28:07-0.17:165:26First Quarter30Mon
31Tue1:382.01:492.27:49-0.28:590.07:155:27First Quarter31Tue
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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