Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : 9:17 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 24m at 2:36 pm (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - Jan 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:022.48:182.72:56-0.52:57-0.57:264:56Full Moon1Tue
2Wed8:542.49:122.73:47-0.63:53-0.67:264:57Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:472.410:072.64:36-0.64:48-0.67:264:58Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:412.411:032.45:25-0.55:42-0.57:264:59Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:352.411:582.36:12-0.56:34-0.57:264:59Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:272.46:57-0.47:27-0.47:265:00Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:512.21:192.47:43-0.48:21-0.37:265:01Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:452.12:132.38:30-0.39:18-0.27:265:02Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:432.03:102.39:20-0.210:15-0.17:265:03Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:421.94:052.310:11-0.211:10-0.17:265:04Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:371.94:562.311:03-0.27:265:05Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:292.05:442.312:04-0.211:55 AM-0.27:265:06Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:172.06:292.412:54-0.212:46-0.27:255:07Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:032.07:122.41:39-0.31:33-0.37:255:08New Moon14Mon
15Tue7:442.17:502.42:19-0.32:17-0.37:255:09New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:202.18:272.42:57-0.42:58-0.37:245:10New Moon16Wed
17Thu8:532.19:022.43:32-0.43:37-0.37:245:11New Moon17Thu
18Fri9:242.29:382.44:07-0.44:17-0.37:235:13Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:572.310:172.44:41-0.44:58-0.37:235:14Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun10:342.310:592.35:15-0.45:40-0.37:225:15Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon11:162.411:452.35:51-0.46:24-0.37:225:16Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:022.56:30-0.47:13-0.27:215:17First Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:352.212:522.57:13-0.48:13-0.27:215:18First Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:302.11:492.58:05-0.39:27-0.17:205:19First Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:372.02:562.49:10-0.310:40-0.17:195:20Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat3:492.04:062.510:26-0.311:48-0.27:195:22Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun4:552.05:122.511:41-0.37:185:23Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon5:562.16:142.512:50-0.412:50-0.47:175:24Full Moon28Mon
29Tue6:532.37:122.61:46-0.51:51-0.67:165:25Full Moon29Tue
30Wed7:462.48:062.62:36-0.62:46-0.77:165:26Full Moon30Wed
31Thu8:362.58:582.53:24-0.63:38-0.77:155:27Full Moon31Thu
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 5:56 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places Washington, Washington Channel, DC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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