Next king tide · Washington, DC
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The year
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Highest ahead
Lowest ahead
Heights above MLLW, from NOAA predictions for the next 12 months. King tides (exceptionally high tides) typically occur during new and full moons; the same alignment produces the year’s lowest lows.
This week
High tide in Washington, DC
Find high tide predictions for Washington, DC, updated from NOAA tide station 8594900. See the next king tide, the highest and lowest tides of the coming year, and this week's tides above. Explore other tide stations in DC.
What time is high tide in Washington today?
The next high and low tide are shown at the top of the page, and the full week is in "This week" above. Tide times in Washington change daily due to the lunar cycle.
When is the highest tide in Washington?
The highest tides of the coming year for Washingtonare listed under "Highest ahead" and marked in the year chart. King tides (exceptionally high tides) typically occur during new and full moons.
How do I use this tide information?
Use Washington tide times for planning coastal activities like fishing, boating, surfing, beach photography, or understanding coastal flooding risks. High tides are particularly important for photographers seeking dramatic coastal scenes.
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Station ID
- 8594900
- Coordinates
- 38.8733, -77.0217
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Data source
- NOAA CO-OPS