Washington tides
Washington Channel · District of Columbia · NOAA 8594900Now
Low tide
7:47 pm
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How these times are worked out
Major periods are the two hours centred on the moon passing overhead or underfoot; minor periods are the hour centred on moonrise and moonset (solunar tables). Moon and sun times are computed for this station’s position with the PyEphem astronomy library; high and low tides are NOAA predictions. A period is marked best bet when it overlaps sunrise or sunset (within an hour) or contains a high or low tide. This is a traditional angler’s rule of thumb, not a guarantee, and it does not include weather, season or local rules.
Tide table, next 7 days
Today in Washington, high tide is at 1:01 am and 12:53 pm and low tide at 7:43 am and 7:47 pm.
| Sunday 1 November6:35 am 5:07 pm · Last quarter | ||
|---|---|---|
| High | 1:01 am | 3.1 ft |
| Low | 7:43 am | 0.4 ft |
| High | 12:53 pm | 2.7 ft |
| Low | 7:47 pm | 0.5 ft |
| Monday 2 November6:36 am 5:06 pm · Last quarter | ||
| High | 1:08 am | 2.9 ft |
| Low | 8:43 am | 0.5 ft |
| High | 2:00 pm | 2.7 ft |
| Low | 8:57 pm | 0.5 ft |
| Tuesday 3 November6:38 am 5:05 pm · Waning crescent | ||
| High | 2:22 am | 2.8 ft |
| Low | 9:42 am | 0.4 ft |
| High | 3:09 pm | 2.8 ft |
| Low | 10:04 pm | 0.4 ft |
| Wednesday 4 November6:39 am 5:04 pm · Waning crescent | ||
| High | 3:34 am | 2.8 ft |
| Low | 10:38 am | 0.3 ft |
| High | 4:11 pm | 2.9 ft |
| Low | 11:06 pm | 0.3 ft |
| Thursday 5 November6:40 am 5:03 pm · Waning crescent | ||
| High | 4:36 am | 2.8 ft |
| Low | 11:31 am | 0.3 ft |
| High | 5:05 pm | 3.0 ft |
| Friday 6 November6:41 am 5:02 pm · Waning crescent | ||
| Low | 12:04 am | 0.2 ft |
| High | 5:29 am | 2.9 ft |
| Low | 12:21 pm | 0.2 ft |
| High | 5:54 pm | 3.1 ft |
| Saturday 7 November6:42 am 5:01 pm · Waning crescent | ||
| Low | 12:58 am | 0.1 ft |
| High | 6:18 am | 2.9 ft |
| Low | 1:08 pm | 0.1 ft |
| High | 6:39 pm | 3.2 ft |
Monthly tide tables
Printable tables with every high and low, sunrise, sunset and moon phases.
Nearby stations
- Washington Naval Yard, DC1 mi
- Bellevue, DC3 mi
- Kingman Lake, DC3 mi
- Kenilworth Aquatic Garden, DC4 mi
- Alexandria, VA5 mi
- Bladensburg, MD6 mi
- Marshall Hall, MD14 mi
- Indian Head, MD21 mi
King tides and lowest tides
The highest highs and lowest lows NOAA predicts here over the next 12 months, at least 4 days apart.
Highest high tides
Bars compare the five dates in each list. Tap a date for that month’s full table.
About this station
This is one of NOAA’s reference (harmonic) stations in District of Columbia, so the times and heights here come directly from tidal constituents measured at Washington.
- Avg. tidal range2.6 fthigh to next low
- Tides per day42 highs, 2 lows · 6 h 13 m apart
- Highest, 13 mo3.6 ft30 Sep 2027, 8:59 pm
- Lowest, 13 mo−0.7 ft24 Jan 2027, 4:16 pm
- Minus tides197lows below zero, 13 mo
- Live sensorsWind + tempwind and water temperature
Nearest stations
38.8733° N, 77.0217° W · NOAA 8594900 · Eastern time
Washington tide FAQ
When is high tide in Washington next?
The next high tide is at 1:08 am tomorrow (Monday 2 November), reaching 2.9 ft. After that, the next high is at 2:00 pm tomorrow (Monday 2 November) (2.7 ft).
When are today’s low tides in Washington?
There are two low tides today: 7:43 am (0.4 ft) and 7:47 pm (0.5 ft).
How often does the tide change in Washington?
The tide normally turns four times a day: two highs and two lows, about 6 h 13 min apart on average. The two highs of a day are usually similar in height. 54 of the 398 days in NOAA’s predictions have only three turns of the tide.
How much does the water rise and fall in Washington?
On average the tide rises or falls 2.6 ft from one turn to the next, and 2.8 ft from the day’s highest to lowest water. The biggest predicted swing in the next 13 months is 3.5 ft.
When are the biggest tides in Washington?
The year’s top tide is predicted at 3.6 ft on Thursday 30 September 2027 at 8:59 pm (new moon). Other king tides: 3.6 ft on 5 June 2027, 3.6 ft on 2 September 2027 and 3.6 ft on 8 May 2027. The lowest is −0.7 ft on 24 January 2027 at 4:16 pm.
What are today’s best fishing times in Washington?
The best bets today are 4:52–6:52 am (moon overhead, around sunrise), 12:45–1:45 pm (moonset, with the 12:53 pm high tide) and 5:19–7:19 pm (moon underfoot, around sunset). These solunar periods line up with sunrise, sunset or a turn of the tide.
Figures from NOAA CO-OPS predictions for station 8594900, next 13 months. Heights above MLLW.