Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : in 5h 09m at 10:41 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 3:52 pm (2.8 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 - Jun 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:203.21:373.38:220.68:470.45:448:27Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:143.22:373.29:240.69:420.45:448:28Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:143.33:453.110:330.610:430.45:438:28Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:183.44:533.111:400.511:440.45:438:29Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon5:193.55:553.112:450.45:438:30Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue6:163.66:533.112:440.41:460.35:438:30Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed7:103.77:483.21:440.32:430.25:428:31New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:023.78:413.22:400.33:350.15:428:31New Moon8Thu
9Fri8:533.79:323.23:330.34:250.15:428:32New Moon9Fri
10Sat9:423.610:243.14:240.35:140.25:428:32Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:313.411:163.15:160.46:030.25:428:33Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon11:233.36:070.56:490.35:428:33Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:093.112:163.26:580.67:340.45:428:34Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed1:013.11:093.07:470.68:170.55:428:34First Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:513.12:022.98:370.78:590.55:428:35First Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:433.02:572.89:300.89:440.65:428:35First Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:363.13:562.810:260.810:310.65:428:35First Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:303.14:532.711:210.811:190.65:428:36Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:203.15:462.712:150.75:428:36Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:063.26:342.812:070.61:080.65:428:36Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed6:493.37:202.812:570.61:570.55:438:36Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu7:293.38:022.91:450.52:430.55:438:37Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:073.48:422.92:330.53:260.45:438:37Full Moon23Fri
24Sat8:443.49:192.93:180.54:070.35:438:37Full Moon24Sat
25Sun9:213.49:573.04:020.54:480.35:448:37Full Moon25Sun
26Mon10:023.410:373.14:480.55:290.35:448:37Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue10:463.411:213.15:360.56:120.35:448:37Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:343.46:260.56:550.35:458:37Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:093.212:273.37:180.57:400.35:458:37Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:003.31:223.28:130.58:280.35:468:37Third Quarter30Fri
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 1:16 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 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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