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 (tomorrow) : 12:08 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 41m at 5:00 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 - Dec 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:312.67:412.92:17-0.22:090.07:074:46Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:142.58:212.93:00-0.12:490.07:084:46Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:562.58:592.83:41-0.13:270.07:094:46Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:372.49:372.74:200.04:050.17:104:46Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:182.410:162.64:570.04:440.17:114:45Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:572.410:562.65:320.15:230.17:124:45Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:352.411:372.56:050.16:040.17:134:45Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:122.46:370.16:470.17:144:45Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:202.412:522.47:120.17:340.17:154:46Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:072.41:382.47:530.18:290.27:154:46Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:012.32:312.58:420.09:340.27:164:46Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:032.23:302.69:370.010:410.17:174:46Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:052.24:262.710:35-0.111:470.07:184:46Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:022.35:202.811:36-0.17:184:46Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:562.36:122.912:49-0.112:38-0.27:194:47New Moon15Wed
16Thu6:492.47:053.01:46-0.21:39-0.37:204:47New Moon16Thu
17Fri7:412.47:582.92:39-0.32:36-0.47:204:47New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:332.58:512.93:30-0.43:33-0.47:214:48Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:262.59:462.84:21-0.44:30-0.47:214:48Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:212.510:442.75:13-0.45:28-0.47:224:49Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:182.511:432.56:03-0.46:25-0.47:234:49Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:152.56:53-0.47:22-0.37:234:50First Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:422.41:122.57:44-0.38:21-0.37:234:50First Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:412.32:122.48:36-0.39:22-0.27:244:51First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:432.23:122.49:31-0.210:22-0.27:244:51Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun3:442.14:102.410:25-0.211:20-0.27:254:52Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:412.15:032.511:18-0.27:254:53Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:342.15:522.512:15-0.312:11-0.27:254:53Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:242.26:382.51:07-0.31:00-0.27:254:54Full Moon29Wed
30Thu7:112.27:212.51:53-0.41:46-0.37:264:55Full Moon30Thu
31Fri7:542.27:592.52:35-0.42:28-0.37:264:56Full Moon31Fri
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 8:34 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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