38.8733’ N, 77.0217’ W

Washington, Washington Channel, DC

66°
H 84°
L 68°
S
5mph
Low tide
7:19 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : in 3h 19m at 7:19 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 12:34 pm (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:50 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - Dec 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:452.68:563.13:39-0.33:32-0.27:084:46Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:362.59:463.04:29-0.24:22-0.17:094:46Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:282.510:372.85:19-0.25:130.07:104:46Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:232.411:312.66:07-0.16:040.17:114:46Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:162.46:540.06:550.17:114:45Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:252.51:092.37:390.17:470.27:124:45Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:212.42:032.38:250.18:430.27:134:45Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:202.32:582.39:130.29:400.27:144:45Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:192.23:522.410:000.110:360.27:154:46Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:152.24:412.510:460.111:310.27:164:46Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:052.25:262.511:320.17:164:46Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:512.26:072.612:230.112:170.07:174:46Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:342.26:462.61:130.01:02-0.17:184:46New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:152.27:222.71:59-0.11:45-0.17:194:46New Moon14Tue
15Wed7:542.27:582.72:42-0.12:27-0.17:194:47New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:312.28:352.73:24-0.13:10-0.17:204:47New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:102.29:162.74:06-0.13:55-0.17:204:47Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:512.210:012.74:49-0.24:44-0.17:214:48Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:372.310:522.65:34-0.25:36-0.27:224:48Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:272.311:472.66:18-0.26:29-0.27:224:49Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:192.47:04-0.27:25-0.27:234:49First Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:442.51:142.47:54-0.28:27-0.27:234:50First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:462.42:152.58:49-0.29:34-0.27:244:50First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:532.33:202.59:48-0.210:40-0.27:244:51Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat3:582.34:212.610:46-0.311:44-0.37:244:52Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:582.35:182.711:44-0.37:254:52Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:542.36:112.812:45-0.412:42-0.47:254:53Full Moon27Mon
28Tue6:482.37:032.81:41-0.51:36-0.47:254:54Full Moon28Tue
29Wed7:402.37:522.72:32-0.52:27-0.47:254:54Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:292.38:402.73:21-0.53:16-0.47:264:55Full Moon30Thu
31Fri9:182.39:272.54:08-0.54:05-0.37:264:56Waning Gibbous31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8594900)

Common Questions About Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides

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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 Waxing 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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