Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 52m at 1:35 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:23 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - Jul 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:003.78:403.12:370.33:350.15:468:37New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:523.69:323.13:320.34:260.15:468:37New Moon2Thu
3Fri9:423.510:243.14:250.35:160.15:478:37Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:343.411:173.15:180.36:050.25:488:36Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:273.36:120.46:520.25:488:36Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:123.112:223.17:040.57:380.35:498:36Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue1:043.01:163.07:560.68:220.45:498:36First Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:563.02:112.98:480.69:070.55:508:35First Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:493.03:082.89:430.79:530.65:518:35First Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:433.04:082.710:400.710:420.65:518:35First Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:383.15:052.711:350.711:300.65:528:34Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:293.15:572.712:290.65:538:34Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:163.26:462.712:190.61:200.65:538:33Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:003.27:322.81:080.62:080.55:548:33Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed7:403.38:142.81:560.52:520.45:558:32Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:183.38:532.92:420.53:330.45:558:32Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:543.39:282.93:250.54:120.35:568:31Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:303.310:033.04:080.54:500.35:578:31Full Moon18Sat
19Sun10:083.310:403.04:510.55:290.35:588:30Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:493.311:203.15:370.56:090.35:598:29Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:363.36:250.56:500.35:598:29Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:053.212:263.27:150.57:320.36:008:28Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:543.21:203.28:080.58:180.36:018:27Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:463.32:173.09:080.59:110.46:028:26Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:443.33:232.910:160.610:120.46:038:25Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:493.34:332.911:240.511:180.46:038:25Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:553.45:382.912:290.46:048:24Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:563.46:373.012:220.41:290.36:058:23Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:533.57:333.01:250.32:260.26:068:22New Moon29Wed
30Thu7:473.58:263.12:240.33:170.16:078:21New Moon30Thu
31Fri8:383.59:153.23:180.34:050.16:088:20New Moon31Fri
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 4:29 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 92% 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 Gibbous (92% 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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