Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 58m at 5:08 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:27 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 - Oct 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:023.15:442.912:180.67:046:50Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:023.16:383.112:270.61:110.57:056:48Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:553.27:253.21:250.51:590.47:066:47Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:433.28:093.32:170.42:420.47:076:45New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:263.28:493.33:030.43:210.47:086:44New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:073.29:253.33:450.43:560.47:096:42New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:453.110:003.34:260.54:290.57:106:41New Moon7Fri
8Sat10:233.010:343.35:050.54:580.57:116:39Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:012.911:073.25:440.65:270.67:126:38Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:392.811:423.26:230.75:590.77:136:36Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:192.77:030.86:360.77:146:35Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:203.21:012.67:440.87:200.87:156:33First Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:043.11:482.68:290.98:100.87:166:32First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:543.02:452.69:240.99:120.87:176:30First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:563.03:512.610:240.810:240.87:186:29First Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:083.04:532.811:220.711:340.77:196:27Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:143.05:463.012:160.67:206:26Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:103.26:353.212:370.51:070.57:216:25Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:023.37:213.41:360.31:560.37:226:23Full Moon19Wed
20Thu7:503.38:073.62:320.22:430.27:236:22Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:383.38:533.73:240.13:280.17:246:20Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:253.39:393.74:150.14:140.17:256:19Full Moon22Sat
23Sun10:143.210:283.65:090.15:030.27:266:18Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:063.011:203.56:040.25:550.27:276:17Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:042.97:000.36:520.37:286:15Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:173.31:052.87:570.47:510.47:296:14Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:173.12:082.78:550.48:540.57:306:13Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:223.03:152.79:540.510:020.67:316:12Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:332.84:222.810:520.511:070.67:326:10Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun4:422.85:222.911:470.47:336:09Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon5:422.86:133.012:070.512:380.47:346:08Waning Crescent31Mon
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 7:47 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 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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