Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : in 4h 25m at 10:06 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:04 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - Mar 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:342.01:442.57:560.19:120.26:406:00Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:372.02:492.59:000.110:190.26:386:01Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:452.13:592.510:140.111:220.16:376:02Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:442.25:032.611:260.06:356:03Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:382.46:012.712:200.012:34-0.16:346:04Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:292.66:552.81:13-0.11:33-0.36:326:05New Moon6Mon
7Tue7:182.87:472.82:02-0.22:28-0.46:316:07New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:053.08:362.82:48-0.33:20-0.56:296:08New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:523.19:262.83:34-0.34:12-0.56:286:09Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri9:413.110:182.74:21-0.35:06-0.46:266:10Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:323.111:122.65:09-0.36:00-0.36:256:11Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:253.05:58-0.26:55-0.26:236:12First Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:082.512:202.96:500.07:520.06:216:13First Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:072.41:182.77:450.18:520.16:206:14First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:102.32:232.68:490.29:530.26:186:15First Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:172.33:322.59:550.310:510.26:176:16Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:192.44:362.510:590.311:460.26:156:17Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:152.55:322.511:580.26:146:18Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:042.66:232.612:360.112:520.16:126:19Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:502.77:082.61:210.11:400.16:116:19Full Moon20Mon
21Tue7:312.87:502.62:010.12:230.06:096:20Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:082.88:292.62:370.13:030.06:076:21Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:422.99:062.63:100.13:420.16:066:22Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:132.99:412.53:410.24:190.26:046:23Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat9:432.910:162.54:100.24:570.26:036:24Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:152.910:522.54:410.35:340.36:016:25Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:512.911:312.45:160.36:120.36:006:26Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:322.95:560.36:530.45:586:27Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:152.412:192.96:410.47:390.45:566:28Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:042.41:132.97:340.48:370.55:556:29Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:032.52:182.88:400.59:410.55:536:30Third Quarter31Fri
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 1:05 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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