Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : in 4h 47m at 2:03 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 7:05 pm (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - Jul 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:493.26:330.57:080.35:478:37Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:323.012:433.17:240.67:530.45:478:37Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon1:233.01:373.08:150.68:360.55:488:37Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:153.02:322.89:080.79:200.65:488:36Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:073.03:302.810:040.710:060.65:498:36Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:023.04:282.711:000.710:530.65:498:36Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:563.05:242.711:550.711:420.65:508:36Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:453.16:142.712:480.65:518:35Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:303.27:022.812:300.61:390.65:518:35Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:113.27:472.81:190.52:260.55:528:34Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:503.38:282.82:070.53:090.45:538:34New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:273.39:062.92:530.53:500.45:538:34New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:033.39:422.93:370.54:290.35:548:33New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:403.410:193.04:200.55:090.35:558:33New Moon14Fri
15Sat10:213.410:593.05:060.55:490.35:568:32Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:053.311:423.15:540.56:310.35:568:31Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:553.36:430.57:130.35:578:31Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:303.212:473.27:350.57:570.35:588:30First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:203.31:433.18:310.58:460.45:598:30First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:153.32:443.09:350.59:420.45:598:29First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:163.33:522.910:430.510:450.46:008:28First Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:213.35:002.911:500.511:480.46:018:27Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:243.46:022.912:530.46:028:27Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:223.57:003.012:510.41:520.36:038:26Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:173.57:553.01:520.32:460.26:048:25Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:093.58:463.12:480.33:360.16:048:24Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:593.59:353.13:400.34:230.16:058:23Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:473.410:223.14:300.35:080.26:068:22Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:353.311:093.15:190.45:510.36:078:21Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:243.211:573.16:080.56:330.46:088:20Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:143.16:550.67:120.46:098:19Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 4:34 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 5% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (5% illuminated). This places Washington, Washington Channel, DC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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