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 2h 51m 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 - Feb 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:321.84:372.210:37-0.17:135:29Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:231.95:282.312:02-0.111:40 AM-0.27:135:30Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:122.06:182.412:57-0.212:42-0.37:125:31Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:582.17:072.51:46-0.31:39-0.47:115:32Full Moon4Mon
5Tue7:422.27:542.62:31-0.42:32-0.57:105:34Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:252.48:422.63:15-0.53:22-0.67:095:35Full Moon6Wed
7Thu9:092.59:302.63:58-0.54:13-0.67:085:36Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri9:552.610:212.64:43-0.55:05-0.67:075:37Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:442.611:132.55:29-0.55:57-0.67:055:38Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:352.76:14-0.56:51-0.57:045:39Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:072.412:282.67:02-0.47:48-0.47:035:41Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:032.31:242.67:53-0.38:51-0.27:025:42Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:042.12:262.58:52-0.29:57-0.27:015:43Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:112.03:332.49:57-0.111:01-0.27:005:44Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:172.04:372.411:02-0.16:585:45Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat5:182.15:352.412:02-0.212:05-0.16:575:46Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:142.26:302.412:58-0.31:03-0.26:565:47Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:052.37:202.51:48-0.31:56-0.36:555:48New Moon18Mon
19Tue7:512.38:072.52:32-0.32:43-0.36:535:50New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:332.48:502.53:13-0.33:26-0.36:525:51New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:132.49:322.43:50-0.34:08-0.26:515:52New Moon21Thu
22Fri9:512.410:142.44:25-0.24:49-0.26:495:53Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:282.410:552.34:57-0.15:28-0.16:485:54Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:032.411:352.25:27-0.16:050.06:475:55Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:382.45:56-0.16:430.06:455:56Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:152.212:142.56:290.07:230.16:445:57First Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:572.112:552.47:070.08:130.26:425:58First Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:452.01:442.47:540.19:140.36:415:59First Quarter28Thu
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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