Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:08 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 21m at 10:17 pm (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - Apr 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:083.111:502.85:450.16:320.05:536:31Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:583.06:310.27:210.25:516:31First Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:432.712:502.97:180.38:110.35:506:32First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:382.61:452.88:090.59:040.45:486:33First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:362.62:462.79:050.59:560.45:466:34First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:342.73:472.710:030.510:470.45:456:35Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:282.74:422.711:000.511:360.45:436:36Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:172.85:322.811:540.45:426:37Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:022.96:182.812:230.412:460.35:406:38Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:423.07:012.81:070.31:330.35:396:39Full Moon10Tue
11Wed7:193.17:402.91:470.32:170.25:376:40Full Moon11Wed
12Thu7:523.18:162.92:250.32:580.25:366:41Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:243.28:512.93:010.33:390.25:346:42Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:573.39:292.93:380.34:210.25:336:43Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:343.310:102.94:180.35:050.35:316:44Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:173.310:572.95:000.35:510.35:306:45Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:053.311:472.95:470.46:380.35:296:46Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:583.36:380.47:290.45:276:47Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:422.912:553.27:350.58:280.45:266:48Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:432.92:013.18:440.59:310.45:246:49Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:513.03:143.19:560.510:330.45:236:50Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun3:573.14:223.111:040.411:320.35:226:51Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:563.25:233.112:070.25:206:52Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:513.46:203.212:290.21:070.15:196:53Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:423.57:133.21:220.22:010.05:186:54New Moon25Wed
26Thu7:313.68:033.22:110.22:520.05:166:55New Moon26Thu
27Fri8:173.68:523.22:580.23:410.05:156:56New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:033.59:413.13:430.34:300.15:146:57Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:493.411:323.05:290.46:180.26:127:57Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:363.36:140.57:050.36:117:58Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 1:42 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 96% 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 Gibbous (96% 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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