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 : 10:19 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 25m at 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 - Dec 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:372.56:532.81:140.01:120.07:074:46New Moon1Fri
2Sat7:202.57:302.81:580.01:530.07:084:46New Moon2Sat
3Sun7:592.58:042.82:38-0.12:320.07:094:46New Moon3Sun
4Mon8:352.58:372.83:18-0.13:100.07:104:46New Moon4Mon
5Tue9:092.49:102.83:560.03:490.07:114:46Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed9:432.49:482.84:340.04:300.07:124:45Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:202.510:312.85:130.05:140.07:134:45Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:022.511:192.75:52-0.16:000.07:134:45Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat11:482.66:32-0.16:490.07:144:46First Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:102.712:382.67:17-0.17:450.07:154:46First Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:062.61:342.68:07-0.18:510.07:164:46First Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:092.52:372.79:06-0.110:01-0.17:174:46First Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:172.53:422.710:09-0.211:08-0.17:174:46Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu4:222.54:432.811:11-0.27:184:46Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri5:222.55:402.912:12-0.312:13-0.37:194:47Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:182.66:353.01:12-0.41:13-0.47:194:47Full Moon16Sat
17Sun7:122.67:283.02:07-0.52:08-0.57:204:47Full Moon17Sun
18Mon8:052.68:192.92:59-0.53:01-0.57:214:48Full Moon18Mon
19Tue8:562.69:102.83:49-0.53:53-0.47:214:48Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed9:482.510:022.74:38-0.54:45-0.47:224:48Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu10:402.510:562.65:27-0.45:37-0.37:224:49Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri11:332.411:502.46:14-0.36:28-0.27:234:49Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:252.46:59-0.37:18-0.27:234:50Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:432.31:162.37:43-0.28:10-0.17:244:51Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:382.22:102.38:29-0.19:050.07:244:51Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:352.13:062.39:17-0.110:020.07:254:52Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:342.14:002.310:07-0.110:570.07:254:52Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu4:292.04:502.410:56-0.111:50-0.17:254:53Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri5:192.15:372.411:46-0.17:254:54Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat6:072.16:202.412:41-0.212:36-0.27:264:55Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun6:512.17:002.51:28-0.21:23-0.37:264:55New Moon31Sun
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 7:05 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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