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 23m at 10:14 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:443.19:573.34:230.54:230.57:046:51New Moon1Sun
2Mon10:203.010:283.35:010.64:510.67:056:49Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:552.911:003.35:400.75:200.67:066:48Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:312.811:343.26:180.85:530.77:066:46Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:092.76:570.86:330.77:076:44Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:143.212:522.77:390.97:190.87:086:43First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:003.21:412.68:260.98:120.87:096:41First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:533.12:392.69:220.99:160.87:106:40First Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:573.03:472.710:250.810:300.87:116:38First Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:103.04:522.911:240.711:400.67:126:37Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:173.15:473.112:190.67:136:35Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:153.26:383.312:440.51:110.47:146:34Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:073.37:263.51:440.32:010.37:156:32Full Moon13Fri
14Sat7:573.48:143.72:400.22:490.27:166:31Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:453.39:013.73:330.13:350.17:176:29Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:343.39:483.74:250.14:220.17:186:28Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:233.210:383.65:190.25:120.27:196:27Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:173.011:313.56:140.36:050.37:206:25Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:152.97:100.47:020.47:216:24Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:283.31:172.88:060.58:010.57:226:22Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:293.12:202.79:030.59:040.67:236:21Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:352.93:262.710:010.610:100.77:246:20Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:452.84:302.810:570.611:130.67:256:18Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:512.85:272.911:500.57:266:17Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:472.86:163.012:110.612:390.57:276:16Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:362.97:023.11:040.51:240.47:296:15Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:222.97:433.21:540.42:060.47:306:13New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:042.98:213.22:400.42:430.37:316:12New Moon28Sat
29Sun7:432.97:563.22:210.42:180.46:325:11New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:202.88:283.23:010.42:500.46:335:10New Moon30Mon
31Tue8:562.78:583.23:400.43:210.46:345:09Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 12:54 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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