Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : in 6h 17m at 6:53 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 12:14 pm (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:36 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - May 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:183.55:590.57:050.36:098:01Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:122.912:173.36:590.58:000.46:078:02Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue1:132.91:193.28:010.68:550.46:068:03First Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:152.92:253.09:050.69:520.56:058:04First Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:203.03:362.910:120.610:490.56:048:04First Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:243.14:452.911:170.511:440.56:038:05Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:213.25:442.912:170.56:028:06Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:133.36:373.012:360.41:140.46:018:07Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:003.47:263.01:250.42:070.36:008:08Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:453.48:123.02:110.42:550.35:598:09Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:263.58:563.02:540.53:400.35:588:10Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:053.59:382.93:320.54:230.45:578:11Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:423.410:202.84:090.65:040.45:568:12Full Moon13Fri
14Sat10:193.411:032.84:440.75:430.55:558:13Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:563.311:462.75:200.76:210.65:548:14Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:343.26:000.86:570.65:538:15Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:272.812:163.16:420.87:310.65:538:16Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed1:082.81:003.17:270.88:060.75:528:16Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:482.81:483.08:150.88:450.75:518:17Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:312.92:422.99:090.89:310.75:508:18Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:223.03:432.910:110.810:230.75:508:19Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:163.14:452.911:150.811:160.65:498:20Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:093.25:422.912:190.75:488:21Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:003.46:352.912:090.61:210.65:488:21Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:493.67:273.01:040.52:210.55:478:22New Moon25Wed
26Thu7:383.78:183.02:010.53:160.45:468:23New Moon26Thu
27Fri8:283.79:103.02:570.44:090.35:468:24New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:183.710:033.03:530.45:020.35:458:25New Moon28Sat
29Sun10:113.611:003.04:500.55:560.35:458:25Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:073.55:510.56:490.35:458:26Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue12:003.012:083.36:520.57:410.45:448:27Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 9:33 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (72% illuminated). This places Washington, Washington Channel, DC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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