Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : in 59m at 10:14 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 3:35 pm (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - Dec 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:262.34:462.610:440.211:430.37:074:46Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:142.35:282.611:300.27:084:46Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:582.36:082.712:370.212:180.17:094:46Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:412.36:462.81:270.11:050.07:104:46Full Moon4Tue
5Wed7:232.37:252.82:140.11:520.07:114:46Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:032.38:062.92:580.02:390.07:124:45Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:452.38:492.93:430.03:27-0.17:134:45Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat9:302.49:362.84:29-0.14:18-0.17:144:45Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:182.410:292.85:16-0.15:13-0.17:144:46Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:112.411:262.76:04-0.16:09-0.17:154:46Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:052.56:52-0.17:06-0.17:164:46Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:252.61:012.57:42-0.18:07-0.17:174:46Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:262.52:012.68:36-0.19:12-0.17:174:46Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:322.43:052.69:33-0.110:18-0.17:184:46Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat3:382.34:062.710:29-0.211:20-0.27:194:47Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:392.35:022.711:26-0.27:204:47Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:342.35:542.812:21-0.312:21-0.27:204:47Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:282.36:442.81:17-0.31:15-0.37:214:48New Moon18Tue
19Wed7:192.37:322.82:09-0.42:05-0.37:214:48New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:072.38:182.72:56-0.42:52-0.27:224:49New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:532.39:022.63:41-0.33:37-0.27:224:49New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:392.29:482.54:24-0.34:22-0.17:234:49Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:242.210:342.45:05-0.25:07-0.17:234:50Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:092.211:212.35:43-0.25:50-0.17:244:51Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:522.26:18-0.16:320.07:244:51Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:072.212:332.26:50-0.17:140.07:254:52First Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:532.11:152.27:23-0.18:010.17:254:52First Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:412.02:012.28:010.08:570.17:254:53First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:351.92:532.28:470.09:590.17:254:54First Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:331.93:472.29:39-0.111:010.17:264:55Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon4:281.94:382.310:35-0.17:264:55Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 12:54 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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