Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : in 2h 57m at 5:28 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:41 pm (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - Nov 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:383.02:212.69:030.69:040.67:366:06First Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:402.93:252.610:010.610:160.67:376:05First Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:512.94:302.811:000.511:260.47:386:04Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu4:592.95:283.011:560.47:396:03Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:583.06:203.212:300.312:500.37:406:02Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:523.17:103.41:320.11:420.17:416:01Full Moon6Sat
7Sun6:443.17:003.51:300.01:320.06:425:00Full Moon7Sun
8Mon7:343.17:483.62:24-0.12:210.06:434:59Full Moon8Mon
9Tue8:233.08:373.53:17-0.13:100.06:454:58Full Moon9Tue
10Wed9:142.99:273.44:100.04:010.06:464:57Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu10:082.810:203.25:050.04:560.16:474:57Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri11:062.711:183.05:590.15:530.26:484:56Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:062.66:530.26:520.36:494:55Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:182.91:072.67:470.37:520.46:504:54Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:212.72:092.68:410.38:550.46:514:53Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:272.63:112.69:350.39:560.46:524:53Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:322.54:082.710:270.310:540.46:534:52Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu4:292.54:582.811:150.311:480.36:544:51Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri5:192.65:442.812:010.26:564:51Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat6:052.66:262.912:390.212:440.26:574:50Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:492.67:052.91:260.21:240.16:584:50New Moon21Sun
22Mon7:302.57:412.92:090.12:010.16:594:49New Moon22Mon
23Tue8:092.58:142.92:500.12:360.17:004:49New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:452.48:462.93:290.23:100.27:014:48New Moon24Wed
25Thu9:202.49:182.94:080.23:470.27:024:48Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri9:562.39:552.84:470.24:270.27:034:47Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat10:342.310:382.85:270.25:120.27:044:47Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:162.311:262.86:060.26:000.27:054:47Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:022.46:470.26:500.27:064:46First Quarter29Mon
30Tue12:192.712:522.57:320.27:470.27:074:46First Quarter30Tue
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 8:04 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 7% 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 Waxing Crescent (7% 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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