Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : in 2h 48m at 5:40 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 10:57 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - Feb 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:282.16:422.31:05-0.31:08-0.37:145:28Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:132.27:262.31:49-0.31:54-0.37:135:29New Moon2Sun
3Mon7:542.28:062.32:28-0.42:36-0.37:125:31New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:312.28:432.33:04-0.43:15-0.37:115:32New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:042.39:182.33:38-0.33:54-0.37:105:33New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:342.39:532.34:10-0.34:31-0.37:095:34Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:042.310:282.34:41-0.35:09-0.37:085:35Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:372.411:072.25:12-0.35:48-0.27:075:36Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:162.511:492.25:47-0.36:28-0.27:065:37Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:002.56:25-0.37:14-0.17:055:39First Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:362.112:492.57:09-0.38:110.07:045:40First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:312.11:462.58:01-0.29:230.07:035:41First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:372.02:532.59:09-0.210:360.07:025:42Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri3:482.14:052.510:26-0.211:42-0.17:005:43Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat4:532.25:112.611:41-0.36:595:44Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:522.46:122.612:42-0.312:50-0.46:585:45Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:472.57:102.71:37-0.41:51-0.66:575:46Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:392.78:042.72:27-0.52:46-0.76:565:48Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:292.88:552.73:15-0.63:38-0.76:545:49Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:182.89:462.64:02-0.64:31-0.76:535:50Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:082.810:392.54:49-0.55:23-0.66:525:51Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:592.811:322.45:35-0.46:15-0.56:505:52Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:502.76:21-0.37:06-0.36:495:53Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:252.312:422.67:08-0.27:59-0.26:485:54Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:192.21:352.57:57-0.18:550.06:465:55Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:182.12:352.48:520.09:520.06:455:56Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:202.13:372.39:510.110:470.16:435:57Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:192.14:352.310:500.111:390.06:425:58Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:122.25:272.411:470.16:416:00Waning Crescent29Sat
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 8:18 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 maximum.

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 (14% illuminated). This places Washington, Washington Channel, DC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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