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 4h 03m 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 - Feb 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:052.510:322.44:48-0.65:11-0.67:145:28Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:562.511:252.35:33-0.56:02-0.67:135:30Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:472.56:17-0.56:53-0.57:125:31Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:172.212:362.47:00-0.47:44-0.37:115:32First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:082.11:262.37:43-0.38:39-0.27:105:33First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:022.02:212.38:29-0.29:36-0.17:095:34First Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:011.93:192.29:21-0.110:33-0.17:085:35First Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:001.94:152.210:160.011:28-0.17:075:37Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:551.95:082.211:120.07:065:38Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:462.05:572.312:21-0.112:08-0.17:055:39Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:342.16:432.31:08-0.21:01-0.17:045:40Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:172.17:252.31:51-0.21:48-0.27:035:41Full Moon12Thu
13Fri7:562.28:032.42:29-0.32:31-0.37:015:42Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:292.38:392.43:05-0.33:12-0.37:005:43Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:002.39:142.43:39-0.33:51-0.36:595:45Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:312.49:502.44:12-0.34:31-0.36:585:46Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:062.510:292.44:46-0.35:12-0.36:575:47Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:452.611:132.45:20-0.35:54-0.26:555:48Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:292.65:58-0.26:40-0.16:545:49Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:002.312:172.76:38-0.27:330.06:535:50Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:522.21:102.67:26-0.18:410.06:515:51Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:532.12:132.68:270.09:570.16:505:52Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:062.03:262.59:460.011:070.06:495:53Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:182.14:382.511:060.06:475:54Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:232.25:442.612:12-0.112:18-0.26:465:56Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:212.46:442.61:09-0.21:22-0.36:455:57New Moon26Thu
27Fri7:152.67:392.72:01-0.32:18-0.46:435:58New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:042.78:312.72:48-0.43:10-0.56:425:59New Moon28Sat
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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