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 23m at 11:12 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:462.94:222.910:530.411:230.36:345:08Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:493.05:173.111:470.36:365:07Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:443.06:073.212:220.212:390.26:375:06Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:353.06:543.31:170.11:260.16:385:05Full Moon4Wed
5Thu7:223.07:383.42:080.02:100.16:395:04Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:083.08:213.32:560.02:520.16:405:03Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:532.99:023.33:430.13:320.26:415:02Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:382.79:443.24:290.24:110.36:425:01Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:262.610:283.05:140.34:520.46:435:00Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:152.511:142.95:580.45:350.56:444:59Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:052.56:410.56:200.56:454:58Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:032.812:542.57:220.57:070.66:474:57Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:542.71:452.58:050.58:010.66:484:56Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:512.62:392.58:510.69:020.66:494:55Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:522.53:322.69:390.510:020.56:504:54Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:512.54:212.710:260.411:000.46:514:54Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:412.65:042.811:120.311:550.46:524:53Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:272.65:442.911:580.26:534:52Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:102.66:243.012:480.312:440.26:544:52New Moon19Thu
20Fri6:522.67:043.11:390.21:290.16:554:51New Moon20Fri
21Sat7:342.67:453.22:270.12:140.16:564:50New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:172.68:283.23:150.13:000.16:584:50New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:032.69:153.24:040.13:510.16:594:49Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:532.510:073.14:560.14:470.17:004:49Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:482.511:042.95:480.15:470.17:014:48Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:482.56:410.16:480.17:024:48First Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:062.812:482.57:340.17:520.17:034:48First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:112.71:522.68:310.18:580.17:044:47First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:202.62:582.69:280.110:030.17:054:47First Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:282.54:002.710:240.011:050.07:064:47Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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 1:53 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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