Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : 4:56 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 29m at 9:52 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - Jun 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:113.05:312.811:540.811:570.75:448:28Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:573.16:192.812:480.75:448:28Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:383.27:042.812:430.71:400.75:438:29Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:173.37:472.81:280.62:290.65:438:29Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:543.48:272.82:130.63:140.55:438:30Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:303.49:072.82:570.63:580.55:428:31Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:083.59:472.83:410.64:420.45:428:31Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:483.510:302.94:260.65:270.45:428:32Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:333.511:172.95:160.66:130.45:428:32Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:233.46:090.67:000.45:428:33Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:083.012:183.37:050.67:470.45:428:33Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:023.01:163.28:020.68:360.45:428:34Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:573.12:183.19:030.69:290.45:428:34Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:573.23:243.110:090.510:260.45:428:35Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:593.34:313.011:140.511:230.45:428:35Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:003.45:333.012:170.45:428:35Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:563.56:303.012:190.41:180.35:428:36Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:483.57:233.01:140.42:150.25:428:36Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:383.68:153.02:080.43:070.25:428:36New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:263.69:043.02:590.43:560.25:438:36New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:113.59:532.93:460.44:430.25:438:37New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:563.410:412.94:330.55:280.35:438:37Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:423.311:292.95:190.66:120.45:438:37Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:293.26:060.76:530.55:448:37Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:182.912:183.06:520.77:320.55:448:37Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat1:052.91:072.97:370.88:070.65:448:37First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:502.91:562.88:230.88:430.65:458:37First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:372.92:482.79:140.89:230.75:458:37First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:262.93:462.610:120.910:080.75:468:37First Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:183.04:442.611:110.810:580.75:468:37Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 1:24 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 96% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated). This places Washington, Washington Channel, DC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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