Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : in 6h 01m at 7:28 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:233.111:553.06:010.76:270.55:468:37Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue12:033.16:420.76:590.55:468:37Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed12:313.012:463.07:240.77:340.45:478:37Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:123.11:333.08:100.78:140.45:478:36Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri1:583.22:252.99:050.79:010.55:488:36Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat2:513.23:272.810:140.89:560.55:488:36Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:523.34:362.711:270.711:000.55:498:36Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon4:563.45:412.812:350.65:508:36Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue5:573.56:412.812:080.51:390.55:508:35Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed6:553.57:392.91:200.42:360.35:518:35New Moon10Wed
11Thu7:523.68:343.12:260.33:290.25:528:34New Moon11Thu
12Fri8:473.59:263.13:270.34:190.15:528:34New Moon12Fri
13Sat9:413.510:193.24:230.25:080.15:538:34Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun10:353.411:123.25:190.25:570.15:548:33Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:303.26:150.26:450.25:548:33Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:073.312:273.17:110.37:320.25:558:32Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed1:023.21:223.08:050.48:190.35:568:31First Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:553.22:182.99:010.59:080.45:578:31First Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:513.23:182.710:000.69:590.55:578:30First Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:493.14:192.710:580.610:520.65:588:30Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun4:463.15:182.711:550.611:460.65:598:29Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon5:393.26:122.712:490.56:008:28Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue6:283.27:022.812:380.61:390.56:018:27Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed7:143.27:492.81:300.62:250.46:018:27Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu7:573.38:312.92:180.53:050.46:028:26Full Moon25Thu
26Fri8:373.39:092.93:010.53:420.36:038:25Full Moon26Fri
27Sat9:133.29:433.03:420.54:170.46:048:24Full Moon27Sat
28Sun9:473.210:143.04:210.54:490.46:058:23Full Moon28Sun
29Mon10:213.210:443.14:590.55:200.46:068:22Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue10:563.111:163.15:380.65:520.46:078:21Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed11:343.111:543.26:180.66:260.46:078:20Waning Gibbous31Wed
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 10:07 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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