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 2h 48m 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 - Mar 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:032.312:162.66:35-0.17:260.06:396:01Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:522.21:022.57:130.18:160.16:386:02Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:452.11:542.47:570.29:110.26:366:03Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:432.02:532.48:510.210:060.36:356:04Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:432.03:542.39:530.311:000.26:336:05Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:392.14:502.410:560.311:510.26:326:06Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:292.25:412.411:550.26:306:07Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:132.46:272.512:390.112:490.16:296:08Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:532.57:092.51:220.11:380.06:276:09New Moon9Thu
10Fri7:292.67:482.62:010.02:23-0.16:266:10New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:022.78:252.62:380.03:05-0.16:246:11New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:352.810:032.64:14-0.14:47-0.17:227:12New Moon12Sun
13Mon10:112.910:432.64:50-0.15:31-0.17:217:13Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:513.011:272.65:29-0.16:180.07:197:14Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:353.06:100.07:070.07:187:15Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:162.512:243.06:550.08:000.17:167:16First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:092.51:172.97:450.19:000.27:157:17First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:082.42:172.88:450.210:070.37:137:18First Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:162.33:282.710:000.311:140.37:127:19First Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:302.44:462.611:180.37:107:20Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:362.55:552.712:160.212:280.27:087:21Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:342.76:562.71:140.11:320.07:077:22Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:272.97:512.82:080.02:29-0.17:057:23Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:163.08:412.82:560.03:21-0.27:047:24Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:013.19:282.83:40-0.14:09-0.27:027:25Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:443.110:132.84:210.04:55-0.17:017:26Full Moon26Sun
27Mon10:263.110:582.75:010.15:410.06:597:27Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:093.111:452.65:400.26:260.16:577:28Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:523.06:170.37:100.26:567:28Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:322.512:352.96:540.47:530.36:547:29Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri1:202.51:192.87:310.58:370.46:537:30Third Quarter31Fri
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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