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 : 12:08 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 41m at 5:00 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 - Sep 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:463.17:222.912:530.71:510.66:367:39Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue7:293.28:013.01:460.62:330.56:377:37New Moon2Tue
3Wed8:083.38:363.22:340.53:110.46:387:36New Moon3Wed
4Thu8:463.39:093.33:190.43:470.46:397:34New Moon4Thu
5Fri9:223.39:433.44:010.44:220.46:407:33New Moon5Fri
6Sat10:003.310:203.44:440.44:590.46:417:31Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:413.311:013.55:290.55:370.46:427:29Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon11:263.211:463.56:170.56:180.46:437:28Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:153.17:090.67:030.56:447:26First Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:363.51:102.98:060.77:540.66:447:25First Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:313.42:112.89:110.88:550.76:457:23First Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:333.33:242.710:220.810:120.76:467:21First Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:463.24:412.711:290.711:280.76:477:20Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun5:013.25:472.912:300.66:487:18Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon6:073.36:453.012:370.61:270.56:497:17Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue7:053.37:373.21:390.52:180.46:507:15Full Moon16Tue
17Wed7:573.48:243.32:350.43:040.36:517:13Full Moon17Wed
18Thu8:453.49:083.43:250.33:470.36:527:12Full Moon18Thu
19Fri9:303.39:503.44:120.34:260.36:527:10Full Moon19Fri
20Sat10:133.210:313.44:580.45:040.46:537:09Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun10:573.111:123.35:430.55:400.56:547:07Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:433.011:543.36:290.66:150.66:557:05Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:302.87:140.76:490.76:567:04Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:373.21:192.78:000.87:260.86:577:02Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:223.12:112.68:480.98:100.96:587:01Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:113.03:102.69:421.09:050.96:596:59Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:103.04:132.610:370.910:120.97:006:57Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:182.95:102.711:310.911:190.97:016:56Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon5:183.05:592.812:200.87:026:54Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue6:093.16:423.012:190.71:060.77:026:53Waning Crescent30Tue
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 8:34 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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