Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:21 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 35m at 1:21 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - May 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:243.311:062.84:530.65:480.46:107:59Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:033.311:502.85:300.66:270.56:098:00Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:433.26:090.77:040.66:088:01Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:342.812:253.16:490.77:390.66:068:02Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun1:172.81:093.07:330.88:150.66:058:03Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:592.81:572.98:200.88:540.76:048:04Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:452.82:512.99:150.89:410.76:038:05Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:362.93:532.810:180.810:330.76:028:06Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:293.04:542.811:220.711:260.66:018:07Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:193.25:482.912:230.76:008:08Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:063.36:392.912:180.61:230.65:598:09Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:533.57:293.01:120.52:210.55:588:10New Moon12Sun
13Mon7:393.68:183.02:060.43:140.45:578:11New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:273.79:083.02:590.44:060.35:568:12New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:153.79:593.03:510.44:570.35:558:13New Moon15Wed
16Thu10:053.610:533.04:460.45:500.35:548:14Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:593.511:513.05:450.46:430.35:538:14Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:583.46:450.57:350.35:538:15Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:513.11:003.27:440.58:280.45:528:16First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:513.12:033.18:450.59:220.45:518:17First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:513.13:083.09:480.510:170.45:508:18First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:523.24:142.910:500.511:110.55:508:19Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:513.35:152.911:500.55:498:20Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:443.46:092.912:030.512:480.45:488:20Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:333.47:003.012:540.51:420.45:488:21Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:193.57:483.01:420.52:320.45:478:22Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:023.58:332.92:270.53:180.35:468:23Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:423.59:172.93:090.54:010.45:468:24Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:203.49:592.93:480.64:410.45:458:24Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:573.410:402.94:260.75:190.55:458:25Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri10:343.311:202.85:040.75:560.55:458:26Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 4:51 am — 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 32% 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 (32% 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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