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 5h 15m 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 - Feb 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:512.66:25-0.57:14-0.47:145:29First Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:272.312:442.67:12-0.48:15-0.27:135:30First Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:252.11:422.58:06-0.39:24-0.27:125:31First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:312.02:492.49:13-0.210:32-0.27:115:32Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon3:422.04:002.410:25-0.211:36-0.27:105:33Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue4:482.05:052.411:34-0.27:095:35Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:482.16:052.412:36-0.312:39-0.37:085:36Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:432.27:012.41:31-0.41:37-0.47:075:37Full Moon8Thu
9Fri7:342.37:512.42:19-0.52:29-0.57:065:38Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:202.48:392.43:03-0.53:16-0.57:055:39Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:042.49:242.43:45-0.44:02-0.57:035:40Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon9:462.510:092.34:25-0.44:46-0.47:025:41Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:292.410:532.35:02-0.35:29-0.37:015:43Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:102.411:382.25:37-0.26:11-0.27:005:44Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:512.46:08-0.26:52-0.16:595:45Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:222.112:312.46:40-0.17:340.06:575:46Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:072.01:142.37:16-0.18:230.16:565:47Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:581.92:042.38:010.09:200.16:555:48Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:571.93:042.28:580.110:190.26:545:49Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:561.94:042.310:040.111:150.16:525:50Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed4:502.04:592.311:090.06:515:51Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:372.15:502.412:090.012:12-0.16:505:53Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:212.36:382.512:58-0.11:09-0.26:485:54New Moon23Fri
24Sat7:032.47:232.61:44-0.22:00-0.36:475:55New Moon24Sat
25Sun7:432.68:072.62:26-0.32:49-0.46:465:56New Moon25Sun
26Mon8:242.78:522.73:08-0.33:36-0.46:445:57New Moon26Mon
27Tue9:062.89:382.63:49-0.34:26-0.46:435:58Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed9:512.910:272.64:33-0.35:17-0.46:415:59Waxing Crescent28Wed
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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