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 6h 02m 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 - May 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:323.25:583.112:330.46:098:00Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:253.46:553.212:550.41:360.36:088:01Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:163.67:483.21:500.32:350.26:078:02Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:063.78:403.22:420.33:300.16:068:03Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:553.89:313.13:310.34:230.16:058:04Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:443.710:233.04:210.35:170.16:048:05Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:353.611:193.05:120.46:110.26:038:06Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:283.56:070.57:050.36:018:07Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:172.912:253.37:030.67:570.46:008:08Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:172.91:243.18:000.78:490.55:598:08Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:162.92:243.08:590.79:420.65:588:09Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:162.93:292.910:010.810:350.65:578:10Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:162.94:332.811:010.811:260.65:578:11Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:123.05:302.811:590.75:568:12Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:013.16:212.912:140.612:530.65:558:13Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:463.27:092.912:590.61:430.65:548:14Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:273.37:532.91:420.62:300.55:538:15Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:063.38:342.92:220.63:140.55:528:16New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:413.39:142.92:590.63:540.55:518:17New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:123.49:512.83:340.64:340.55:518:17New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:433.310:272.84:100.65:140.55:508:18New Moon21Tue
22Wed10:153.311:052.84:470.75:540.65:498:19Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:533.311:452.85:290.76:330.65:498:20Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:363.36:140.77:130.65:488:21Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:282.912:253.37:030.77:540.65:478:22Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:152.91:183.27:550.78:390.65:478:22First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:063.02:173.28:530.79:310.65:468:23First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:023.13:223.19:590.710:280.65:468:24First Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:043.24:313.111:080.611:250.55:458:25Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:043.45:343.112:150.55:458:25Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri5:593.56:323.112:220.51:190.45:448:26Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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