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 1h 19m 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 - Jun 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:093.59:492.83:420.64:470.45:448:27Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:533.510:362.94:320.65:340.45:438:28Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:423.511:282.95:260.66:220.45:438:28Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:363.46:230.67:110.45:438:29Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:233.012:343.37:200.67:590.45:438:30Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:183.11:343.28:190.68:490.45:428:30Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:153.22:373.19:210.59:430.45:428:31Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:153.23:433.010:260.510:390.45:428:31Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:173.34:483.011:290.511:340.45:428:32Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:153.45:472.912:300.45:428:32Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:093.56:412.912:280.41:290.45:428:33Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:593.57:342.91:220.42:250.35:428:33New Moon12Sun
13Mon7:473.58:242.92:140.53:150.35:428:34New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:323.59:122.93:030.54:020.35:428:34New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:163.49:582.93:480.64:460.35:428:35New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:593.310:452.94:330.65:290.45:428:35Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:423.211:312.95:170.76:100.55:428:35Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:273.16:020.76:480.55:428:36Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:172.912:143.06:450.87:230.65:428:36Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon1:012.91:002.97:290.87:550.65:428:36First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:432.91:462.88:130.88:290.75:438:36First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:262.92:352.79:030.99:070.75:438:37First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:122.93:312.610:000.99:530.75:438:37First Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:043.04:312.611:020.910:440.75:438:37Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:553.15:272.612:040.85:448:37Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:433.26:182.61:030.75:448:37Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:303.37:072.712:340.61:590.65:448:37Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:163.47:562.71:330.62:510.55:458:37Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:033.58:432.82:310.53:390.45:458:37Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:513.59:312.93:270.54:250.35:468:37Full Moon30Thu
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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