Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : 6:15 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 13m at 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 - Nov 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:182.811:303.36:190.36:060.37:366:07Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:172.77:150.37:070.47:376:06Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:293.21:202.78:120.48:100.47:386:05Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:333.02:252.79:100.49:170.57:396:03Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:422.83:342.710:100.410:260.57:406:02Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:562.73:392.810:070.410:300.46:415:01Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon4:032.74:372.911:010.311:290.36:425:00Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue4:592.85:273.011:520.26:434:59Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:502.86:133.112:240.212:390.26:444:59Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:362.86:563.11:150.11:230.26:454:58New Moon10Thu
11Fri7:202.87:363.12:020.12:030.26:474:57New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:022.78:143.12:450.12:390.26:484:56New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:422.78:493.13:260.23:130.36:494:55New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:222.69:243.04:070.23:460.36:504:54Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:022.510:002.94:460.34:210.46:514:54Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:432.410:382.95:250.45:010.46:524:53Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:232.411:212.86:020.45:440.46:534:52Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:042.46:380.46:300.46:544:52First Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:072.712:462.47:170.47:200.46:554:51First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:572.71:342.58:000.48:170.46:564:50First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:552.62:292.58:510.49:210.46:574:50First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:592.63:272.79:450.310:260.36:594:49Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed4:002.64:212.810:380.211:290.27:004:49Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:552.65:123.011:300.17:014:48Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:472.76:013.212:300.112:240.07:024:48Full Moon25Fri
26Sat6:372.76:513.31:290.01:17-0.17:034:47Full Moon26Sat
27Sun7:282.77:403.32:23-0.12:10-0.27:044:47Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:182.68:313.23:16-0.13:04-0.27:054:47Full Moon28Mon
29Tue9:112.69:233.14:10-0.14:00-0.17:064:46Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:062.510:192.95:04-0.15:00-0.17:074:46Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 2:36 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 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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