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 3h 07m at 12:08 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:182.311:352.56:01-0.36:11-0.37:264:56Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:042.46:40-0.37:00-0.27:264:57Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:262.412:532.47:23-0.37:55-0.27:264:58Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:212.31:492.58:11-0.39:03-0.27:264:59Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:242.22:512.59:09-0.310:16-0.27:265:00Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon3:322.13:562.510:13-0.311:26-0.27:265:01Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:372.14:582.611:19-0.37:265:02Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:382.15:572.712:33-0.312:26-0.37:265:02Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:362.16:542.71:33-0.41:29-0.47:265:03New Moon9Thu
10Fri7:322.17:482.62:27-0.52:26-0.57:265:04New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:252.28:412.63:17-0.53:20-0.57:265:05New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:162.29:342.54:06-0.54:13-0.57:255:06Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:082.210:282.44:53-0.55:06-0.57:255:07Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:592.211:212.35:38-0.45:56-0.47:255:09Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:492.26:21-0.46:45-0.37:255:10Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:122.212:372.27:02-0.37:34-0.27:245:11First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:032.11:262.27:42-0.28:26-0.27:245:12First Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:552.02:172.28:24-0.29:21-0.17:235:13First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:511.93:122.29:09-0.110:170.07:235:14First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:481.84:062.29:59-0.111:12-0.17:225:15Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:421.84:562.210:51-0.17:225:16Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:321.95:422.312:06-0.111:44 AM-0.27:215:17Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:201.96:262.312:57-0.212:38-0.27:215:18Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:042.07:082.31:42-0.31:28-0.37:205:20Full Moon24Fri
25Sat7:442.07:472.42:24-0.32:15-0.37:195:21Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:202.18:252.43:03-0.42:59-0.47:195:22Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:552.29:042.43:40-0.43:43-0.47:185:23Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:312.39:462.44:18-0.44:27-0.47:175:24Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:102.410:312.44:57-0.45:13-0.47:165:25Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:532.511:182.45:36-0.46:00-0.47:155:26Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri11:402.56:16-0.46:49-0.47:155:28Third Quarter31Fri
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 2:50 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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