Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : in 1h 26m at 7:02 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Feb 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:262.01:472.38:01-0.28:55-0.17:135:29Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:211.92:422.28:48-0.29:53-0.17:125:30Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:201.93:402.29:41-0.110:49-0.17:115:32Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:181.84:342.210:360.011:44-0.17:105:33Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:121.95:252.211:32-0.17:095:34Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:022.06:132.312:35-0.112:27-0.17:085:35Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:482.06:582.31:21-0.21:18-0.27:075:36New Moon7Tue
8Wed7:292.17:382.32:02-0.32:04-0.27:065:37New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:052.28:152.42:39-0.32:46-0.37:055:38New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:372.38:512.43:14-0.33:26-0.37:045:40New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:082.39:272.43:49-0.34:07-0.37:035:41Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:412.410:062.44:23-0.34:48-0.37:015:42Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:182.510:482.44:57-0.35:30-0.37:005:43Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:002.611:332.35:34-0.36:14-0.26:595:44Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:462.66:13-0.37:03-0.16:585:45First Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:222.212:362.66:56-0.28:030.06:575:46First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:182.11:322.67:48-0.29:160.06:555:48First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:242.02:402.58:56-0.110:300.06:545:49Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:382.03:542.510:160.011:37-0.16:535:50Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:472.15:042.511:33-0.16:515:51Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:482.36:072.612:38-0.212:43-0.26:505:52Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:442.47:062.61:33-0.31:43-0.46:495:53Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:362.67:592.62:22-0.42:37-0.56:475:54Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:252.78:492.63:08-0.43:28-0.56:465:55Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:112.79:372.63:53-0.44:17-0.56:455:56Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:572.710:262.54:36-0.35:05-0.46:435:57Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:442.711:142.45:17-0.35:53-0.36:425:58Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:302.75:57-0.26:39-0.26:405:59Waning Gibbous28Tue
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 9:45 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 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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