Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : 11:51 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 6m at 5:32 pm (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - May 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:073.78:433.22:450.23:350.06:088:01New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:563.79:343.13:350.24:260.16:078:02New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:443.610:243.14:240.35:160.16:068:03Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:323.511:173.05:130.46:060.26:058:04Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:223.46:030.56:550.36:048:05Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:113.012:143.26:530.67:410.46:038:06Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:053.01:083.17:430.78:270.56:028:07First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:572.92:023.08:330.79:130.66:018:08First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:512.92:592.99:270.810:000.76:008:08First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:463.04:002.810:240.810:480.75:598:09First Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:403.04:582.811:210.811:350.75:588:10Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:303.15:502.812:160.75:578:11Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:153.26:382.812:210.61:080.65:568:12Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:573.37:222.91:070.61:580.65:558:13Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:363.38:042.91:520.62:450.55:548:14Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:113.48:432.92:350.53:290.45:538:15Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:463.49:212.93:170.54:110.45:528:16Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:223.59:592.93:590.54:530.45:528:17Full Moon18Fri
19Sat10:003.510:403.04:430.55:360.45:518:18Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:443.511:263.05:300.66:210.45:508:18Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:333.46:210.67:060.45:498:19Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:163.112:263.47:140.67:520.45:498:20Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:083.21:233.38:100.68:410.45:488:21Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:033.22:243.29:120.69:360.45:488:22Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:033.33:313.110:190.610:350.45:478:22Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:073.34:393.111:250.511:330.45:468:23Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun5:083.45:413.112:280.45:468:24Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:043.56:383.112:310.41:290.35:458:25Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:573.67:333.11:280.42:260.25:458:26New Moon29Tue
30Wed7:483.68:253.12:230.33:180.25:458:26New Moon30Wed
31Thu8:373.69:153.13:140.44:070.25:448:27New Moon31Thu
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 8:41 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 79% 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 (79% 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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