Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : in 1h 09m at 5:30 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:52 pm (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:37 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - Feb 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:582.210:112.44:41-0.34:51-0.37:145:29Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:332.310:532.45:15-0.35:32-0.37:135:30Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:132.411:372.35:50-0.36:14-0.37:125:31Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:572.56:27-0.37:00-0.37:115:32Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:252.312:452.57:08-0.37:54-0.27:105:33Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:182.21:402.57:57-0.39:05-0.17:095:34Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:212.12:442.58:58-0.210:21-0.17:085:35Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:332.03:542.510:11-0.211:32-0.27:075:37Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:412.05:002.511:27-0.27:065:38Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:432.16:032.612:37-0.312:38-0.37:055:39Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:422.37:022.61:35-0.41:41-0.47:035:40New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:362.47:582.62:27-0.52:38-0.67:025:41New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:272.58:502.63:15-0.53:31-0.67:015:42New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:172.59:422.64:02-0.54:23-0.67:005:43Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:062.610:342.54:48-0.55:14-0.66:595:45Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:562.511:262.45:32-0.46:04-0.56:585:46Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:442.56:15-0.36:53-0.36:565:47Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:162.312:322.56:56-0.27:42-0.26:555:48First Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:072.21:212.47:37-0.18:35-0.16:545:49First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:012.12:152.38:220.09:310.06:525:50First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:592.03:132.39:140.010:270.16:515:51First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:572.04:102.310:100.111:210.16:505:52Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:522.15:032.311:080.16:485:53Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:422.15:532.412:130.012:040.06:475:55Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:292.26:382.41:00-0.112:570.06:465:56Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:112.37:202.51:43-0.11:45-0.16:445:57Full Moon26Sun
27Mon7:482.47:582.52:22-0.22:29-0.26:435:58Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:212.58:342.52:59-0.23:11-0.26:415:59Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:532.69:102.63:34-0.23:52-0.26:406:00Full Moon29Wed
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 8:11 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 94% 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 (94% 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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