Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : 11:12 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 20m at 4:04 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - Mar 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:492.23:092.59:390.010:380.06:396:01Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon3:592.24:182.410:470.011:38-0.16:376:02Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:002.35:202.511:510.06:366:03Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:552.46:152.512:33-0.112:50-0.16:346:04Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:452.67:062.61:23-0.21:42-0.26:336:05New Moon5Thu
6Fri7:312.77:522.62:08-0.22:29-0.36:316:06New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:122.78:342.62:48-0.23:13-0.26:306:07New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:512.710:162.64:25-0.14:55-0.27:287:08New Moon8Sun
9Mon10:282.710:572.54:59-0.15:36-0.17:277:09Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:042.711:382.45:310.06:160.07:257:10Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:402.76:010.16:540.17:247:11Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:192.412:152.76:330.17:320.27:227:12Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri1:012.312:532.77:080.28:110.37:217:13First Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:432.21:342.67:490.28:550.37:197:14First Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:302.22:232.68:380.39:490.47:177:15First Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:262.23:222.59:370.310:490.47:167:16First Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:272.34:312.510:460.311:470.37:147:17Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:222.45:342.611:550.27:137:18Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:122.66:302.712:430.312:590.17:117:19Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:592.87:222.81:350.21:590.07:107:20Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:453.08:112.92:250.02:54-0.17:087:21Full Moon21Sat
22Sun8:313.29:002.93:110.03:46-0.27:067:22Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:163.39:482.93:57-0.14:37-0.27:057:23Full Moon23Mon
24Tue10:033.310:372.84:43-0.15:30-0.27:037:24Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:523.311:312.85:32-0.16:25-0.17:027:25Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:453.26:240.07:200.07:007:26Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:282.712:413.17:190.18:160.16:597:27Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:282.61:402.98:160.29:140.26:577:28Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:312.62:452.89:200.310:150.36:557:29Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:382.63:552.710:280.411:140.36:547:30Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:442.65:042.711:330.46:527:31Waning Crescent31Tue
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 7:38 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 71% 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 Gibbous (71% 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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