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 4h 01m 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 - Oct 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:013.412:332.87:240.87:080.77:046:50First Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:493.31:252.78:170.98:010.77:056:48First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:443.32:272.79:220.99:070.87:066:47First Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:483.23:412.710:330.810:290.87:076:45First Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:053.24:542.911:380.711:460.67:086:44Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:193.25:563.112:360.67:096:42Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:213.36:503.312:540.51:310.47:106:41Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:173.47:413.51:560.32:220.37:116:39Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:103.48:303.62:520.13:090.27:126:38Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:593.49:173.73:440.13:540.27:136:36Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:473.310:033.64:350.14:390.27:146:35Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:363.210:513.65:270.25:250.37:156:33Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:283.011:413.46:200.36:120.47:166:32Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:222.97:130.47:010.57:176:30Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:343.31:192.88:050.57:520.67:186:29Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:293.12:182.78:590.68:470.77:196:27Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:273.03:202.79:550.79:480.87:206:26Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:322.94:222.710:490.710:510.87:216:25Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:372.85:182.811:400.711:490.77:226:23Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:342.96:082.912:270.67:236:22Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:242.96:523.012:420.61:110.57:246:21Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:093.07:323.11:320.51:520.47:256:19Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed7:503.08:093.22:180.52:300.47:266:18New Moon23Wed
24Thu8:273.08:413.23:010.43:040.47:276:17New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:012.99:113.33:410.43:370.47:286:15New Moon25Fri
26Sat9:342.99:413.34:200.44:100.47:296:14New Moon26Sat
27Sun10:072.810:143.35:000.54:440.47:306:13Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:452.810:543.35:430.55:230.57:316:12Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:282.711:393.36:280.56:090.57:326:10Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:172.77:160.67:000.57:336:09Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu12:313.21:122.68:080.67:590.67:346:08First Quarter31Thu
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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