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 5h 04m 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 - Aug 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:593.12:232.89:030.89:010.56:088:20First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:503.13:242.710:080.89:580.66:098:19First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:513.24:322.711:170.711:030.66:108:17Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:543.35:352.812:210.66:118:16Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:533.46:312.912:100.51:220.56:128:15Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:483.57:243.11:170.42:170.36:138:14Full Moon6Mon
7Tue7:413.68:153.22:190.33:080.26:148:13Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:343.69:053.33:160.23:570.16:148:12Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:253.69:553.44:110.14:450.16:158:11Full Moon9Thu
10Fri10:173.510:463.45:050.15:340.16:168:10Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:113.411:403.46:010.26:240.16:178:08Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:073.36:570.27:140.26:188:07Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:363.41:053.27:540.38:050.26:198:06Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:323.32:043.08:520.48:580.36:208:05Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:303.33:062.99:520.59:550.46:218:03Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:333.24:112.910:530.510:530.56:228:02Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:363.25:122.911:510.511:510.56:238:01Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:333.26:082.912:460.46:247:59Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:253.36:593.012:460.51:370.46:247:58Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:133.37:463.11:380.52:240.36:257:57New Moon20Mon
21Tue7:583.38:293.22:260.43:060.36:267:55New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:393.39:083.23:100.43:440.36:277:54New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:173.39:453.23:500.44:190.36:287:52New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:533.310:183.24:280.54:520.46:297:51New Moon24Fri
25Sat10:273.210:503.25:050.55:220.46:307:50Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:013.111:203.25:420.65:520.56:317:48Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:363.111:543.26:190.76:230.56:327:47Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:153.06:580.76:590.56:337:45Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:333.312:582.97:400.87:390.66:337:44First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:183.31:472.98:300.88:270.66:347:42First Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:103.32:462.89:340.89:260.66:357:41First Quarter31Fri
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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