Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:28 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 07m at 12:28 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - Aug 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:173.07:010.67:020.46:088:19Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:373.31:043.07:480.77:430.46:098:18Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:253.31:572.88:430.78:310.56:108:17Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:193.32:592.79:550.89:300.56:118:16Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:223.34:132.711:100.710:430.66:128:15Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue4:333.35:242.812:180.66:138:14Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed5:413.46:262.912:010.51:200.56:148:13Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu6:433.47:243.01:130.42:160.36:158:12New Moon8Thu
9Fri7:413.58:173.22:180.33:070.26:158:11New Moon9Fri
10Sat8:363.59:083.33:150.23:550.16:168:10New Moon10Sat
11Sun9:273.49:573.44:090.14:420.16:178:08New Moon11Sun
12Mon10:173.410:463.45:020.25:280.26:188:07Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue11:083.211:373.45:540.26:130.26:198:06Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:003.16:470.36:580.36:208:05Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:283.312:533.07:390.57:420.46:218:03First Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:193.31:472.88:320.68:270.56:228:02First Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:123.22:452.79:270.79:170.66:238:01First Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:083.13:472.610:250.810:120.76:247:59First Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:093.14:492.611:210.811:100.86:257:58Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue5:073.15:452.712:140.76:257:57Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed6:003.16:352.812:070.71:040.66:267:55Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu6:483.27:212.91:000.71:490.56:277:54Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri7:323.28:023.01:510.62:300.56:287:52Full Moon23Fri
24Sat8:123.28:383.12:360.53:070.46:297:51Full Moon24Sat
25Sun8:483.39:103.23:180.53:410.46:307:49Full Moon25Sun
26Mon9:223.39:393.23:580.54:140.46:317:48Full Moon26Mon
27Tue9:553.210:093.34:370.54:460.46:327:47Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed10:303.210:443.45:170.55:190.46:337:45Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu11:093.111:243.45:590.65:560.46:347:44Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri11:533.16:450.76:360.56:347:42Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat12:093.412:423.07:360.77:220.56:357:41Third Quarter31Sat
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 3:58 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 23% 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 Waxing Crescent (23% 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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