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 : 10:58 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 56m at 4:35 pm (2.6 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 - Apr 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:232.51:132.87:280.48:330.46:517:31First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:102.51:592.78:130.59:170.56:507:32First Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:012.52:532.79:060.610:080.66:487:33First Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:562.53:572.610:090.611:010.66:477:34First Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:502.65:002.611:150.511:530.56:457:35Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue5:392.75:542.712:160.56:437:36Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:232.96:432.812:430.41:150.46:427:37Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:053.17:292.91:330.42:100.26:407:38Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri7:473.28:142.92:200.33:010.26:397:39Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:293.38:592.93:050.23:500.16:377:40Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:113.49:452.93:490.24:400.16:367:41Full Moon11Sun
12Mon9:563.510:342.94:360.25:310.16:347:42Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:453.411:272.95:260.26:240.26:337:43Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:383.46:210.37:180.26:327:44Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:252.812:353.37:180.38:120.36:307:45Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:252.81:363.18:190.49:090.36:297:46Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:272.82:423.09:240.510:080.46:277:47Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:332.93:532.910:310.511:070.46:267:48Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:383.05:012.911:350.46:247:49Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:363.16:002.912:020.412:360.36:237:50Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:283.26:533.012:550.31:330.26:227:51Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:163.37:423.01:450.32:250.26:207:52New Moon22Thu
23Fri8:013.48:293.02:310.33:130.26:197:53New Moon23Fri
24Sat8:423.49:133.03:130.33:580.26:187:54New Moon24Sat
25Sun9:213.49:562.93:520.44:410.26:167:55New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:593.310:392.94:280.55:220.36:157:56Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue10:363.311:222.85:030.66:030.46:147:57Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed11:143.25:390.66:420.56:137:57Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:062.811:53 AM3.16:180.77:180.66:117:58Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:492.812:343.16:590.77:530.66:107:59First Quarter30Fri
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 7:46 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 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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