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 : 11:12 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 15m at 4:04 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 - May 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:243.38:532.82:480.53:390.56:098:00Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:573.49:302.83:260.54:210.56:088:01Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:323.410:092.84:050.55:050.56:078:02Full Moon3Tue
4Wed10:113.410:522.84:470.65:510.56:068:03Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:563.411:412.85:340.66:380.56:048:04Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:463.46:270.67:260.56:038:05Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:352.812:423.37:230.68:160.56:028:06Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:312.91:423.28:230.79:100.56:018:07Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:303.02:483.19:300.610:080.56:008:08Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:353.14:003.010:390.611:060.55:598:09Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:383.25:073.011:450.55:588:10Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:363.36:063.112:020.512:470.45:578:11Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:293.57:013.112:560.41:460.35:568:11Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:193.67:523.11:490.42:410.25:558:12New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:073.68:423.12:380.43:320.25:558:13New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:523.69:303.03:250.44:210.25:548:14New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:373.610:182.94:090.55:090.35:538:15New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:213.411:082.94:540.65:560.45:528:16Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:073.311:592.85:400.76:420.55:518:17Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:553.26:270.87:250.65:508:18Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:502.812:453.07:140.88:050.65:508:19First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:402.81:362.98:020.98:450.75:498:19First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:292.92:302.88:530.99:270.85:488:20First Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:212.93:292.79:500.910:120.85:488:21First Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:132.94:292.710:490.910:580.85:478:22First Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:033.05:232.711:460.811:440.75:478:23Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:483.16:112.712:420.85:468:23Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:293.26:572.812:310.71:360.75:468:24Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:093.37:402.81:190.62:270.65:458:25Full Moon29Sun
30Mon7:483.48:232.82:070.63:150.55:458:26Full Moon30Mon
31Tue8:273.59:052.82:550.64:010.55:448:26Full Moon31Tue
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 7:38 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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