Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : 11:51 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 05m at 5:32 pm (2.6 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 - Sep 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:073.210:303.24:480.55:050.46:377:38Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:493.111:083.25:300.65:380.56:387:37Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:313.011:463.26:120.76:080.66:387:35Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:132.96:530.86:380.66:397:34Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:243.112:562.87:350.97:100.76:407:32Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:023.11:412.78:190.97:490.76:417:31Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:443.12:332.69:121.08:360.86:427:29Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:343.03:372.510:131.09:350.96:437:27Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:373.04:422.611:141.010:450.96:447:26Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue4:453.05:382.712:100.96:457:24Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:443.16:272.91:030.76:467:23Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:363.37:123.112:560.61:510.66:467:21Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri7:253.47:553.31:550.52:360.46:477:20New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:123.58:373.42:480.43:190.36:487:18New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:573.59:193.63:370.34:010.36:497:16New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:423.510:033.64:260.24:430.26:507:15Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:293.410:493.75:170.35:280.36:517:13Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:183.311:393.66:110.36:150.36:527:11Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:123.17:070.47:060.46:537:10Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:333.51:103.08:050.58:000.56:547:08First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:313.42:132.89:070.69:020.66:547:07First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:343.33:232.810:120.710:110.76:557:05First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:453.24:352.811:150.711:190.76:567:03Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:553.15:392.912:130.66:577:02Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:573.26:343.012:230.71:070.56:587:00Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:513.27:233.21:210.61:560.46:596:59Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:403.38:073.32:140.52:400.47:006:57Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:243.38:473.33:010.43:200.47:016:55Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:053.29:243.33:440.43:560.47:026:54Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:443.29:593.34:250.54:280.57:036:52Full Moon30Mon
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 8:41 pm — 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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