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 5h 08m 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 - Mar 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:512.89:202.73:33-0.44:00-0.56:406:00New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:382.810:082.64:17-0.34:49-0.46:396:01Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:242.810:582.55:00-0.35:38-0.36:376:02Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:112.711:472.45:41-0.26:26-0.26:366:03Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:582.76:20-0.17:130.06:346:04First Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:362.312:442.66:590.08:030.16:336:05First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:282.21:342.57:410.28:570.26:316:06First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:252.12:322.48:310.39:530.36:306:07First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:262.13:342.49:320.310:470.36:286:08Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:232.24:322.410:350.311:380.26:276:09Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:152.35:252.411:350.36:256:10Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:012.46:132.512:260.212:310.26:246:11Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:432.56:562.51:110.11:210.16:226:12Full Moon13Fri
14Sat7:202.67:352.61:510.12:070.06:216:13Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:542.78:122.62:280.02:49-0.16:196:14Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:262.88:482.63:030.03:30-0.16:186:15Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:592.99:262.63:380.04:130.06:166:16Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:373.010:072.64:150.04:580.06:146:17Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:193.010:542.64:540.05:450.16:136:18Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:063.011:442.55:370.16:350.16:116:19Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:573.06:250.27:310.26:106:20Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:402.412:532.97:200.38:360.36:086:21Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:442.42:002.88:300.39:440.36:076:22Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:582.43:172.79:490.310:490.36:056:23Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:092.54:302.711:030.311:490.26:036:24Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:102.75:332.812:090.16:026:25Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:052.96:302.912:440.11:090.06:006:26Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:553.07:222.91:350.02:03-0.25:596:27New Moon28Sat
29Sun7:423.18:102.92:210.02:52-0.25:576:28New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:263.28:562.93:030.03:40-0.25:566:29New Moon30Mon
31Tue9:093.29:422.83:440.14:26-0.15:546:30Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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