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 1h 43m 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 - Aug 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:393.34:222.911:120.511:110.46:098:19Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:463.35:272.912:140.46:108:18Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:473.36:253.012:140.41:120.36:118:17Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:433.47:193.11:140.42:060.26:128:16Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:353.48:093.12:100.32:560.26:128:15New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:233.48:563.23:010.33:400.16:138:14New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:083.49:403.23:490.34:220.26:148:13New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:523.310:223.24:330.45:020.36:158:11Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:343.211:033.25:170.45:400.46:168:10Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:173.111:453.16:000.56:150.46:178:09Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:013.06:420.66:480.56:188:08Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:263.112:452.97:230.77:190.66:198:07First Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:073.11:302.88:050.87:540.66:208:05First Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:483.12:182.78:530.88:360.66:218:04First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:353.03:142.69:490.99:290.76:228:03First Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:323.04:182.610:500.910:320.76:228:01First Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:333.15:162.711:480.811:360.76:238:00Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:293.16:072.812:420.76:247:59Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:203.26:543.012:380.61:340.56:257:57Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:083.47:383.11:370.52:220.46:267:56Full Moon20Sun
21Mon7:543.58:213.32:320.33:070.36:277:55Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:403.59:043.43:230.33:510.26:287:53Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:263.59:483.54:130.24:350.26:297:52Full Moon23Wed
24Thu10:133.510:353.65:040.25:210.16:307:50Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:033.411:253.55:570.36:090.26:317:49Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:563.36:520.36:590.26:317:47Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:183.512:533.27:490.47:510.36:327:46Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:153.41:543.08:480.58:480.46:337:44Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:153.32:592.99:510.59:520.56:347:43Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:223.24:082.910:540.510:570.56:357:41Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu4:313.25:143.011:540.56:367:40Waning Crescent31Thu
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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