Fort Washington tides today
- Tide now 2.9 ft ↑ rising · high 10:25 pm (2.9 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:50–5:50 pm good day · 7/10
- Wind · air 4 mph · 54 °F from the ESE, gusts 8 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:31 am–6:12 pm 10 h 42 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:50 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:50 pm
- Pressure 30.34 inHg steady · falling tomorrow
- Coefficient 80 average coefficient · spring tides Oct 26–28
- Major solunar period 1:43–3:43 am today's activity: medium
Today in Fort Washington there are high tides at 10:11 am (2.4 ft) and 10:25 pm (2.9 ft) and low tides at 4:05 am and 3:54 pm. Tide coefficient 80. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 10:25 pm. The sun rises at 7:31 am and sets at 6:12 pm: 10 h 42 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:50 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:43 am to 3:43 am and from 2:15 pm to 4:15 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. There's a light breeze from the east-southeast (4 mph). Mainly clear, 54 °F.
Fishing in Fort Washington today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 3:54 pm
- Major period 2:15–4:15 pm
- Steady pressure (30.36 inHg) and almost no wind
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 80 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:50 pm to 4:10 pm, combines the 3:54 pm low tide and a major period. Also good from 10:30 am to 11:10 am, with the 10:11 am high tide and moonset. Also worth a try from 3:00 am to 3:40 am, with the 4:05 am low tide and a major period, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: striped bass, spot, Atlantic croaker and summer flounder. October is one of the months when these are seen most: spot and summer flounder. What you can catch
Tides in Fort Washington
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 4:05 am 0.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:11 am 2.4 ft · coef. 80
- ▼ Low tide 3:54 pm 0.2 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 10:25 pm 2.9 ft · coef. 78
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 13 min to high tide at 10:25 pm.
Tide coefficient 80 for the 10:11 am high tide and 78 for the 10:25 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 2.6 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: an average range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on May 17 (3.1 ft) and the lowest, on February 3 (-0.5 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 9 to 11 (coefficient 83, 2.6 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 20 (coefficient 53, 1.6 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:31 am · 6:12 pm | Low tide 4:05 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 10:11 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 3:54 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 10:25 pm · 2.9 ft | Coef. 80 | 91% | Major periods 1:43 am · 2:15 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:32 am · 6:11 pm | Low tide 4:58 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 11:01 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 4:49 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 11:16 pm · 2.8 ft | Coef. 76 | 84% | Major periods 2:47 am · 3:20 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:33 am · 6:10 pm | Low tide 5:54 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 11:57 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 5:48 pm · 0.4 ft | — | Coef. 72 | 74% | Major periods 3:52 am · 4:23 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:34 am · 6:09 pm | High tide 12:13 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 6:50 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 12:59 pm · 2.2 ft | Low tide 6:51 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 70 | 63% | Major periods 4:54 am · 5:23 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:35 am · 5:08 pm | High tide 1:15 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 6:47 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 1:03 pm · 2.2 ft | Low tide 6:56 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 66 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:52 am · 5:19 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:36 am · 5:07 pm | High tide 1:22 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 7:46 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 2:10 pm · 2.2 ft | Low tide 8:05 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 63 | 41% | Major periods 5:45 am · 6:09 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:37 am · 5:06 pm | High tide 2:34 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 8:45 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 3:19 pm · 2.3 ft | Low tide 9:11 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 64 | 30% | Major periods 6:33 am · 6:57 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Marshall Hall station (NOAA), 4.5 mi from Fort Washington. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Washington reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Fort Washington
Sea state
The wave model doesn't reach Fort Washington: it's on inland water (an estuary, sound or sheltered bay) or far from the open sea. Wind is still available right here.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 10:12 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station WASD2, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Weather in Fort Washington
Now in Fort Washington
- Low / high
- 48 / 68 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 30%
- Humidity
- 73%
- Dew pointDew point
- 46 °F
- Visibility
- 13 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 53
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (+0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.06 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 52° | 51° | 49° | 52° | 66° | 67° | 62° | 56° |
| Wind (mph) | 0 SSW | 3 NE | 2 NNE | 1 NW | 3 E | 4 ESE | 3 E | 4 ESE |
| Gusts | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 52° 4 SE
- 3:00 am 49° 2 SE
- 6:00 am 49° 2 SSE
- 9:00 am 53° 2 SSW
- 12:00 pm 63° 4 SW
- 3:00 pm 69° 7 SW
- 6:00 pm 68° 4 S
- 9:00 pm 59° 4 S
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 48 / 68 °F | 5 mph ESE | 10:11 am · 10:25 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 48 / 72 °F | 7 mph S | 11:01 am · 11:16 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 51 / 74 °F | 10 mph NW | 11:57 am | |
| Sat 31 | 46 / 65 °F | 5 mph NNE | 12:13 am · 12:59 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 46 / 68 °F | 5 mph SSE | 1:15 am · 1:03 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 49 / 69 °F | 4 mph SSE | 1:22 am · 2:10 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 52 / 71 °F | 8 mph E | 2:34 am · 3:19 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 55 / 71 °F | 9 mph ESE | 3:45 am · 4:21 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 57 / 69 °F | 12 mph SE | 4:46 am · 5:14 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 55 / 67 °F | 9 mph WNW | 5:39 am · 6:03 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 50 / 63 °F | 9 mph NW | 6:27 am · 6:48 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 42 / 61 °F | 8 mph NNW | 7:13 am · 7:30 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 36 / 57 °F | 5 mph N | 7:57 am · 8:10 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 36 / 60 °F | 4 mph NE | 8:39 am · 8:47 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 48° / 72° 7 mph
- Fri 30 Clear sky 51° / 74° 10 mph
- Sat 31 Overcast 46° / 65° 5 mph
- Sun 1 Overcast 46° / 68° 5 mph
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 49° / 69° 4 mph
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 52° / 71° 8 mph
- Wed 4 Overcast 55° / 71° 9 mph
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer and a bit wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.4 °F; normal high: 64 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 10:12 pm (local time).
The sun in Fort Washington
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:32 am
- Full dark 7:11 pm
- Civil dawn 7:03 am
- Civil dusk 6:40 pm
- Solar noon 12:52 pm (38° high)
- Daylight 10 h 42 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:35 pm
- Full dark 7:11 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,635 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Fort Washington
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:43–3:43 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:15–4:15 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:07–11:07 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:20–8:20 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Fort Washington
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Fishing pier 6.1 mi
- Pier A 5.3 mi
- Pier B 5.4 mi
- Jetty 1.4 mi
- Jetty 3.8 mi
- Boat ramp 0.3 mi
- Farmington Wharf Boat Launch 1.0 mi
- Boat ramp 3.3 mi
- Boat ramp 4.0 mi
- Belle Haven Boat Launch 5.1 mi
- Fort Washington Marina 0.4 mi
- Belle Haven 5.0 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.1 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (0.45 mi from Fort Washington) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.95 mi
- 33 ft deep1.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.95 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 1.1 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Fort Washington Light 0.8 mi northwest
- Light
- A red flash every 6 s · Fl R 6s
- Range
- 8 nautical miles (9.2 mi)
- Light height
- 28 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 28 ft
- Built
- 1882
Other lighthouses nearby: Jones Point Light (5.8 mi north).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Fort WashingtonTides nearby
- National Harbor5.2 mi
- Alexandria6.9 mi
- Potomac Heights9.3 mi
- Indian Head10 mi
- Woodbridge13 mi
- Cherry Hill16 mi
- Quantico19 mi
- Eagle Harbor21 mi
- Benedict23 mi
- Golden Beach24 mi
Fort Washington at a glance
- Town or city of about 23,717 people. Coordinates: 38.707° N, 77.023° W.
- It is 34 mi southwest of Annapolis, the main place in Maryland. The sun rises 2 min later and sets 3 min later than in Annapolis.
- The nearest tide station, Marshall Hall, is 4.5 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Tantallon Marina (1.1 mi), Mount Vernon Wharf (3.5 mi).
Questions about Fort WashingtonQuestions
What time is high tide today in Fort Washington?
Today in Fort Washington there are high tides at 10:11 am (2.4 ft) and 10:25 pm (2.9 ft) and low tides at 4:05 am and 3:54 pm. Tide coefficient 80.
What time is sunset today in Fort Washington?
At 6:12 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:40 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Fort Washington?
At 7:32 am. First light comes at 6:33 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:43–3:43 am, Minor 10:07–11:07 am, Major 2:15–4:15 pm, Minor 7:20–8:20 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Fort Washington?
Overcast, from 48 °F to 68 °F, with a light breeze from the east-southeast (4 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
When is the best time to visit Fort Washington?
The best time to visit Fort Washington is from May to October: highs of 69 °F to 87 °F, about 9 rainy days a month and 6 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Marshall Hall (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).