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 4h 32m at 9:17 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:07 am (3.1 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 - Nov 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:403.08:563.43:250.13:290.17:356:07New Moon1Wed
2Thu9:242.99:383.34:120.14:090.27:366:06New Moon2Thu
3Fri10:082.810:183.34:570.24:470.37:376:05Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:532.711:003.25:420.35:270.47:396:04Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:402.610:443.05:270.45:070.56:405:03Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:292.511:312.96:090.55:500.66:415:02Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:182.56:500.56:350.66:425:01First Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:202.81:072.57:310.67:240.66:435:00First Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:122.71:592.58:140.68:210.66:444:59First Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:112.62:532.59:020.69:230.66:454:58First Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:122.63:452.69:510.510:230.56:464:57Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:082.64:322.710:380.411:200.46:474:56Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:572.65:142.911:250.36:484:55Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:422.75:553.012:150.412:110.26:504:55Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:252.76:353.11:070.312:570.16:514:54Full Moon15Wed
16Thu7:072.77:163.21:570.21:430.16:524:53Full Moon16Thu
17Fri7:502.77:593.32:460.12:290.16:534:52Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:352.78:443.23:340.13:170.16:544:52Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:232.69:333.24:250.14:090.16:554:51Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:162.610:273.05:180.15:080.16:564:50Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:142.611:272.96:110.16:090.26:574:50Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:152.67:050.27:110.26:584:49Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:302.81:172.68:000.28:170.26:594:49Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:382.62:222.68:570.29:230.27:004:48Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:482.63:262.79:540.110:270.17:014:48Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:542.54:252.810:490.111:270.07:024:48Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:522.65:172.911:410.07:034:47Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:442.66:063.012:25-0.112:32-0.17:044:47Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:342.66:523.01:18-0.11:19-0.17:054:47New Moon29Wed
30Thu7:212.57:353.02:07-0.22:03-0.17:064:46New Moon30Thu
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 12:12 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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