Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : 10:06 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 40m at 3:35 pm (2.6 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 - Sep 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:303.29:543.24:070.54:280.46:377:38New Moon1Fri
2Sat10:093.210:303.24:470.55:000.56:387:37Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:473.111:053.25:270.65:290.66:387:35Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:252.911:393.26:060.75:570.66:397:34Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:042.86:450.86:280.76:407:32Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:153.212:432.77:250.97:030.76:417:31First Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:543.21:272.68:090.97:460.86:427:29First Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:383.12:182.69:021.08:370.86:437:27First Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:303.13:232.510:061.09:410.96:447:26First Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:363.04:342.611:090.910:550.86:457:24Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon4:473.15:332.812:070.86:467:23Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:483.26:233.012:050.71:000.76:467:21Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:423.37:103.21:080.61:500.56:477:19Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu7:333.47:553.42:060.42:360.46:487:18Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:203.58:403.62:590.33:200.36:497:16Full Moon15Fri
16Sat9:073.59:253.73:500.24:040.26:507:15Full Moon16Sat
17Sun9:543.410:113.74:410.24:480.26:517:13Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:423.310:593.75:340.35:350.36:527:11Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue11:343.211:523.66:300.46:250.36:537:10Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:313.07:270.57:180.56:547:08Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:483.51:322.98:250.68:160.66:557:07Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:473.32:372.89:270.79:200.76:557:05Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:543.13:482.810:300.710:290.86:567:03Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:073.04:552.811:290.711:350.76:577:02Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:143.05:533.012:240.66:587:00Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:123.16:443.112:350.71:150.56:596:59Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed7:023.17:303.21:300.62:010.57:006:57Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu7:473.28:113.32:190.52:420.47:016:55New Moon28Thu
29Fri8:293.28:503.33:040.53:190.47:026:54New Moon29Fri
30Sat9:083.29:253.33:450.53:520.57:036:52New Moon30Sat
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 6:50 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 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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