Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : in 2h 35m at 9:16 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 2:36 pm (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - Aug 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:393.35:292.712:240.76:098:19Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:453.46:322.81:280.56:108:18Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:463.47:302.91:110.52:250.46:118:17New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:453.58:243.12:190.43:170.36:128:16New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:403.59:163.23:180.34:050.26:138:14New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:333.410:063.34:140.24:520.26:148:13Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:253.310:573.35:080.25:390.26:158:12Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:183.211:493.36:020.26:260.26:168:11Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:123.16:560.37:110.36:168:10Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:423.31:063.07:490.57:560.46:178:09First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:343.22:002.88:440.68:420.56:188:07First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:273.22:592.79:410.79:320.66:198:06First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:253.14:012.610:410.710:270.76:208:05First Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:253.15:032.611:380.711:240.76:218:04Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:223.15:592.712:320.76:228:02Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:133.16:492.812:200.71:220.66:238:01Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:013.27:362.91:130.72:070.56:248:00Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:453.28:173.02:030.62:470.46:257:58Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:253.28:533.02:480.53:230.46:257:57Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:013.29:263.13:290.53:570.46:267:55Full Moon20Sun
21Mon9:353.29:553.14:080.54:280.46:277:54Full Moon21Mon
22Tue10:083.210:243.24:450.54:590.46:287:53Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:423.210:573.35:240.65:310.46:297:51Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:193.111:353.36:040.66:050.46:307:50Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:023.06:470.76:420.56:317:48Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:183.412:492.97:350.87:240.56:327:47Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:073.41:422.88:320.88:130.66:337:45Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:013.32:452.79:440.99:150.76:347:44Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:053.34:022.711:000.810:350.76:347:42Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:203.35:162.812:070.76:357:41Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:333.36:192.91:080.66:367:39Waning Crescent31Thu
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 11:56 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (52% illuminated). This places Washington, Washington Channel, DC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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