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 1h 37m 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 - Nov 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:302.69:303.14:180.53:550.56:355:07Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:052.610:053.14:570.54:330.56:365:06Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:442.610:473.15:360.55:170.56:375:05Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:272.611:363.06:160.66:050.56:385:04First Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:142.66:590.66:570.56:395:03First Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:292.91:072.67:470.57:570.56:405:02First Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:292.92:072.78:430.59:060.56:425:01First Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:382.83:122.89:420.410:160.46:435:00Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu3:462.94:123.010:380.311:210.26:444:59Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:462.95:073.211:330.26:454:58Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat5:413.05:593.412:240.112:280.16:464:57Full Moon11Sat
12Sun6:343.06:503.51:230.01:210.06:474:56Full Moon12Sun
13Mon7:253.07:403.52:18-0.12:12-0.16:484:56Full Moon13Mon
14Tue8:162.98:293.43:11-0.13:020.06:494:55Full Moon14Tue
15Wed9:072.89:203.34:040.03:550.06:504:54Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:012.710:133.14:570.04:500.16:524:53Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:592.611:112.95:500.15:470.26:534:53Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:582.66:420.26:440.36:544:52Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:102.812:562.67:320.27:420.36:554:51Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:102.61:542.68:240.38:420.46:564:51Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:132.52:542.69:160.39:410.46:574:50Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:162.43:502.610:060.310:390.36:584:50Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu4:132.44:412.710:540.311:330.36:594:49Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri5:042.55:282.811:400.27:004:49Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:512.56:112.812:240.212:240.27:014:48Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:362.56:512.91:130.21:050.17:024:48New Moon26Sun
27Mon7:182.47:272.91:570.11:450.17:034:47New Moon27Mon
28Tue7:572.48:012.92:390.12:230.17:044:47New Moon28Tue
29Wed8:342.48:342.83:180.13:010.17:054:47New Moon29Wed
30Thu9:092.39:082.83:570.13:400.17:064:46Waxing Crescent30Thu
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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