Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : in 1h 44m at 11:51 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:51 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - Jan 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:311.93:522.29:45-0.110:510.07:264:56Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:241.94:402.310:34-0.111:460.07:264:57Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:141.95:252.311:25-0.17:264:58Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:011.96:072.412:40-0.112:18-0.27:264:59Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:452.06:492.51:30-0.21:10-0.37:265:00Full Moon5Sat
6Sun7:282.07:302.52:15-0.32:00-0.37:265:01Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:082.18:122.62:59-0.42:48-0.47:265:02Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:492.28:562.63:41-0.43:36-0.47:265:03Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:322.39:432.64:25-0.44:26-0.57:265:04Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:172.310:342.55:09-0.55:17-0.57:265:05Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:062.411:272.55:53-0.56:09-0.57:265:06Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:562.46:38-0.57:03-0.47:255:07Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:222.412:492.57:25-0.48:01-0.47:255:08Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:192.31:462.48:17-0.49:06-0.37:255:09Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:212.12:492.49:14-0.310:13-0.37:245:10Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:282.03:532.410:16-0.311:18-0.37:245:11Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:312.04:532.511:17-0.37:245:12Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:302.05:492.512:20-0.412:19-0.37:235:13Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:272.06:432.51:18-0.41:17-0.47:235:14New Moon19Sat
20Sun7:192.17:332.52:10-0.52:10-0.47:225:15New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:082.18:212.42:57-0.52:59-0.47:225:16New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:552.19:082.43:41-0.53:46-0.47:215:18New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:392.29:542.34:22-0.44:31-0.37:205:19Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:232.210:412.25:02-0.45:15-0.37:205:20Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:062.211:272.25:38-0.35:57-0.27:195:21Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:472.26:11-0.26:38-0.27:185:22Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:112.112:272.26:42-0.27:19-0.17:185:23First Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:552.01:072.17:14-0.28:060.07:175:24First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:431.91:522.17:53-0.29:020.07:165:26First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:371.82:452.18:40-0.110:030.17:155:27First Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:361.83:422.29:36-0.111:040.07:145:28Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 2:51 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 79% 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 Gibbous (79% 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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