Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : in 1h 57m at 10:58 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:00 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - Dec 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:072.67:223.22:01-0.11:52-0.27:074:46New Moon1Mon
2Tue7:572.68:123.22:54-0.22:45-0.27:084:46New Moon2Tue
3Wed8:482.69:043.13:47-0.23:40-0.27:094:46Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu9:422.59:583.04:41-0.24:39-0.17:104:46Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri10:402.510:582.85:35-0.15:39-0.17:114:46Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat11:412.46:28-0.16:39-0.17:124:46First Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:002.712:412.47:21-0.17:400.07:134:46First Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:032.51:422.48:150.08:420.07:134:46First Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:082.42:452.59:090.09:440.07:144:46First Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:122.33:452.510:030.010:440.07:154:46Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu4:112.34:392.610:55-0.111:41-0.17:164:46Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri5:052.35:282.611:44-0.17:174:46Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:542.36:142.712:35-0.112:32-0.17:174:46Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun6:412.36:562.71:25-0.21:16-0.17:184:46Full Moon14Sun
15Mon7:272.37:362.72:11-0.21:58-0.17:194:47Full Moon15Mon
16Tue8:092.38:142.72:53-0.22:36-0.17:204:47Full Moon16Tue
17Wed8:502.28:502.63:33-0.23:14-0.17:204:47Full Moon17Wed
18Thu9:302.29:252.64:11-0.13:510.07:214:48Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri10:072.110:022.54:48-0.14:310.07:214:48Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat10:442.210:412.55:23-0.15:110.07:224:48Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun11:202.211:232.45:56-0.15:53-0.17:224:49Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:572.26:29-0.16:36-0.17:234:49Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:082.412:372.37:05-0.17:22-0.17:234:50Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed12:562.31:242.47:46-0.18:160.07:244:51Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:502.32:182.48:34-0.19:210.07:244:51Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:512.23:182.59:28-0.210:30-0.17:254:52Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat3:552.24:172.610:26-0.211:39-0.17:254:52Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun4:542.25:142.711:28-0.37:254:53Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon5:512.26:092.812:45-0.212:33-0.37:264:54New Moon29Mon
30Tue6:472.27:042.91:45-0.31:36-0.47:264:55New Moon30Tue
31Wed7:422.38:022.82:40-0.42:35-0.47:264:55New Moon31Wed
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 1:59 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 71% 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 (71% 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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