Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : 10:41 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 37m at 3:12 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - Mar 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:222.610:492.44:52-0.15:25-0.16:396:00Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:552.611:262.35:22-0.16:010.06:386:01Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:302.65:550.06:370.06:376:02Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:052.312:092.66:320.07:170.16:356:03Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:472.312:542.67:150.08:060.26:346:04Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:362.21:482.68:070.19:070.26:326:05Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:372.22:522.69:120.110:140.26:316:06Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:422.34:002.610:230.111:170.16:296:07Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:412.55:022.711:330.06:286:08Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:352.75:592.812:160.012:39-0.26:266:09Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:262.86:532.91:11-0.11:38-0.36:256:10New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:163.08:452.93:02-0.23:32-0.47:237:11New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:053.19:362.93:51-0.34:25-0.57:217:12New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:533.210:282.94:39-0.35:19-0.47:207:13Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:443.211:222.85:29-0.36:13-0.47:187:14Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:363.16:20-0.37:07-0.37:177:15Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:182.812:313.07:11-0.28:01-0.27:157:16First Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:152.71:282.98:05-0.18:57-0.17:147:17First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:142.62:272.89:010.19:550.07:127:18First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:162.63:322.710:030.210:540.17:117:19First Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:202.64:382.611:050.211:500.17:097:20Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:192.65:382.612:050.27:077:21Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:132.76:322.712:440.11:020.17:067:22Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:022.87:212.71:340.11:540.17:047:23Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:482.98:072.72:190.12:420.07:037:24Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:293.08:492.83:010.13:250.07:017:25Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:073.09:292.83:380.14:050.07:007:26Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:423.010:062.74:130.14:440.16:587:27Full Moon28Tue
29Wed10:143.010:422.74:450.25:220.16:567:28Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:453.011:182.65:170.26:000.26:557:29Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri11:173.011:542.65:500.36:360.26:537:30Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 6:56 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 30% 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 Crescent (30% 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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