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 4h 19m at 10:19 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:16 am (3.4 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 - Apr 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:473.410:253.04:32-0.15:18-0.26:517:32Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue10:363.411:183.05:220.06:12-0.16:497:33Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed11:293.36:150.07:06-0.16:477:34Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu12:152.912:243.27:090.18:010.06:467:35First Quarter4Thu
5Fri1:132.91:233.18:050.28:570.16:447:36First Quarter5Fri
6Sat2:132.82:253.09:050.39:560.26:437:37First Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:172.83:322.910:090.310:550.26:417:38First Quarter7Sun
8Mon4:222.84:402.811:130.311:520.26:407:39Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue5:222.95:422.812:140.36:387:39Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed6:163.06:362.912:460.21:120.26:377:40Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu7:053.17:262.91:370.22:050.26:357:41Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri7:503.28:133.02:240.22:530.16:347:42Full Moon12Fri
13Sat8:333.28:573.03:060.23:370.16:327:43Full Moon13Sat
14Sun9:123.39:382.93:450.34:190.26:317:44Full Moon14Sun
15Mon9:493.210:182.94:210.34:590.26:307:45Full Moon15Mon
16Tue10:243.210:582.84:550.45:380.36:287:46Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed10:583.211:382.85:280.56:160.46:277:47Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu11:333.16:020.56:520.46:257:48Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri12:172.812:103.16:390.57:270.56:247:49Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:562.812:513.17:200.68:030.56:237:50Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:372.81:373.08:050.68:460.56:217:51Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:232.82:303.08:590.69:370.66:207:52Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:172.93:333.010:030.610:360.56:197:53Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed4:173.04:403.011:120.611:350.56:177:54Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu5:143.15:413.012:180.56:167:55Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri6:073.36:373.112:330.41:210.36:157:56Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat6:573.57:313.21:300.32:210.26:137:57New Moon27Sat
28Sun7:473.68:233.22:250.23:160.16:127:58New Moon28Sun
29Mon8:363.79:143.23:170.24:090.16:117:59New Moon29Mon
30Tue9:263.710:063.24:090.25:020.06:108:00New Moon30Tue
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 1:17 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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