Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : 7:11 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 02m at 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 - Aug 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:473.13:172.79:580.79:490.66:108:18First Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:453.14:192.610:570.710:430.76:108:17First Quarter2Tue
3Wed4:433.15:182.611:530.711:370.76:118:16Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu5:373.16:122.712:460.66:128:15Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri6:263.27:022.712:310.71:360.66:138:14Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat7:123.27:472.81:240.62:200.56:148:13Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:553.28:282.92:130.63:000.46:158:12Full Moon7Sun
8Mon8:343.29:043.02:580.53:360.46:168:11Full Moon8Mon
9Tue9:103.29:363.03:380.54:100.46:178:09Full Moon9Tue
10Wed9:443.210:063.14:170.54:420.46:188:08Full Moon10Wed
11Thu10:173.210:363.14:560.55:140.46:188:07Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri10:533.211:113.25:360.65:470.46:198:06Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:333.111:513.36:180.66:220.46:208:04Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:173.07:020.77:000.46:218:03Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:363.41:062.97:510.77:420.56:228:02Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:263.42:012.88:510.88:320.56:238:00Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:223.33:072.710:060.89:360.66:247:59Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:283.34:232.711:200.810:560.76:257:58Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri4:423.35:342.712:270.76:267:56Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:513.36:362.912:140.61:270.56:277:55Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:533.47:323.11:250.52:220.46:287:54New Moon21Sun
22Mon7:513.48:243.22:270.33:110.36:287:52New Moon22Mon
23Tue8:443.49:133.33:220.23:580.26:297:51New Moon23Tue
24Wed9:333.410:003.44:140.24:420.26:307:49New Moon24Wed
25Thu10:223.310:473.45:050.25:260.36:317:48Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri11:103.211:353.45:560.36:090.46:327:46Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:013.06:460.56:510.46:337:45Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:243.312:522.97:360.67:320.66:347:43First Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:133.21:442.88:280.78:140.76:357:42First Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:043.22:412.69:220.89:020.86:367:40First Quarter30Tue
31Wed3:003.13:442.610:200.99:580.96:367:39First Quarter31Wed
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 3:42 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 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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