Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : 10:58 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 51m at 4:35 pm (2.6 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 - Aug 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:373.112:552.97:330.77:370.56:088:19First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:213.21:432.88:220.88:200.56:098:18First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:103.22:402.79:240.89:110.66:108:17First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:083.33:482.610:410.810:150.66:118:16Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:153.35:012.611:550.711:290.66:128:15Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:223.36:072.71:010.66:138:14Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:253.47:062.912:450.52:010.56:148:13Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:243.58:023.01:560.42:550.36:158:12Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:213.58:543.22:580.33:440.26:158:11Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:143.59:453.33:540.24:310.26:168:10Full Moon10Mon
11Tue10:063.410:353.34:490.25:180.26:178:08Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:593.311:263.35:430.26:050.26:188:07Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:533.26:370.36:510.36:198:06Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:193.312:473.07:310.47:370.46:208:05Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:123.31:412.98:250.58:230.56:218:03Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:053.22:382.89:230.69:120.66:228:02Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:023.13:402.710:220.710:060.76:238:01Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:033.14:432.611:210.711:040.76:247:59Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:023.15:412.712:160.76:257:58Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:563.16:332.812:000.71:070.66:257:57Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:453.27:212.912:550.71:540.56:267:55Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:303.28:043.01:460.62:360.56:277:54New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:113.28:433.12:330.63:130.46:287:52New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:493.29:173.13:150.53:480.46:297:51New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:233.29:483.13:540.54:200.46:307:50New Moon25Tue
26Wed9:563.210:163.24:310.54:500.46:317:48Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:283.210:473.25:080.65:200.56:327:47Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:033.111:223.35:470.65:520.56:337:45Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:433.06:280.76:270.56:347:44Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:033.412:283.07:130.77:070.56:347:42First Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:493.41:182.88:040.87:530.66:357:41First Quarter31Mon
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 7:46 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 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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