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 : 7:47 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 40m at 12:47 pm (3.0 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 - Jun 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:123.211:592.85:430.86:310.65:448:27Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:523.26:240.87:030.65:448:27Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:372.912:343.17:070.87:350.65:438:28Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:142.91:193.07:510.88:110.65:438:29Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:543.02:083.08:400.88:530.65:438:29Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:403.13:032.99:380.89:410.65:438:30Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:343.24:072.810:440.810:360.65:428:30Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:323.35:092.811:510.711:330.55:428:31Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:283.46:062.912:560.65:428:32Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:213.57:022.912:320.51:580.55:428:32Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:143.67:563.01:360.42:550.45:428:33New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:073.78:503.02:380.43:480.35:428:33New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:593.79:433.13:370.44:390.25:428:33New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:533.610:373.14:350.45:310.25:428:34Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:483.511:353.15:340.46:230.25:428:34Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:473.36:330.47:130.25:428:35Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:333.212:473.27:310.48:030.35:428:35First Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:303.21:473.18:280.48:530.35:428:35First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:273.22:472.99:270.59:440.45:428:36First Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:253.23:482.810:270.510:370.45:428:36First Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:233.24:492.811:260.511:290.55:428:36Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:173.35:442.812:230.55:438:36Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:073.36:362.812:200.51:180.55:438:37Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:543.47:252.81:100.52:080.45:438:37Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:383.48:122.91:580.52:540.45:438:37Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:193.48:552.92:430.63:350.35:448:37Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:583.39:352.93:240.64:130.45:448:37Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:353.310:132.94:040.64:490.45:458:37Full Moon28Fri
29Sat10:103.210:482.94:420.65:230.45:458:37Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:463.211:212.95:210.65:560.55:458:37Waning Gibbous30Sun
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 4:17 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 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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