Today's tide
Today's tides
ft above MLLW- High3:43 AM2.9 ft
- Low11:24 AM0.7 ft
- High4:10 PM2.7 ft
- Low11:43 PM0.7 ft
Tomorrow's tide (predicted)
Tomorrow's tides
ft above MLLW- High4:39 AM2.9 ft
- Low12:13 PM0.6 ft
- High5:07 PM2.8 ft
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High | 3:43 AM | 2.9 ft |
| Low | 11:24 AM | 0.7 ft |
| High | 4:10 PM | 2.7 ft |
| Low | 11:43 PM | 0.7 ft |
Best windows today
- Fishing10:00 to 11:00 PM
Today's best window (6:00 to 8:00 AM) has passed. Dawn light with the outgoing tide around the 11:24 AM low. Second window 2:00 to 4:00 PM.
- Tidepools & shellingNext: Wed 11:00 AM to 1:00 PMEarlier today: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Today's best window (11:00 AM to 12:00 PM) has passed.
- SurfingNext: Wed 2:00 to 3:00 PMEarlier today: 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Today's best window (1:00 to 3:00 PM) has passed.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 8:00 AM.
Best windows tomorrow
- Fishing3:00 to 7:00 PM
Moving water near sunset, as the tide rises toward the 5:07 PM high. Second window 5:00 to 8:00 AM.
- Tidepools & shelling11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
The 0.6 ft low at 12:13 PM falls in full daylight.
- Surfing2:00 to 3:00 PM
Mid tide from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. No wind sensor at this station.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 9:00 AM.
Next 7 days
October calendar →| Day | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Range, ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TodayTue 20 | H3:43a2.9 | L11:24a0.7 | H4:10p2.7 | L11:43p0.7 | 2.2 |
| WedOct 21 | H4:39a2.9 | L12:13p0.6 | H5:07p2.8 | 2.2 | |
| ThuOct 22 | L12:37a0.6 | H5:35a2.8 | L1:00p0.6 | H6:03p2.9 | 2.4 |
| FriOct 23 | L1:27a0.5 | H6:29a2.9 | L1:43p0.5 | H6:54p3.1 | 2.6 |
| SatOct 24 | L2:16a0.4 | H7:20a2.9 | L2:25p0.4 | H7:42p3.3 | 2.9 |
| SunOct 25 | L3:02a0.2 | H8:07a3.0 | L3:04p0.4 | H8:29p3.4 | 3.2 |
| MonOct 26 | L3:47a0.2 | H8:53a3.0 | L3:43p0.3 | H9:15p3.6 | 3.4 spring tide |
Spring tides Monday. Lows drop to 0.2 ft, the best low-water days this week. Spring and neap tides
Tide predictions and observations: NOAA National Ocean Service, Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS), station 8579997.
Nearby stations
Currents
South Capitol Street Bridge
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Current predictions for South Capitol Street Bridge, 6 mi away. Currents near inlets can be strong. Not for navigation.
Station details
- Datum
- Mean lower low water
- Predictions
- NOAA, from this station's own tide records
- Live gauge
- None
- Coordinates
- 38.933° N, 76.938° W
- Time zone
- Eastern, UTC−4
- Station ID
- NOAA 8579997
About the tides at Bladensburg
Expect two roughly equal high tides a day at Anacostia River, each arriving about 50 minutes later than the day before. The average range is about 3.0 ft. Spring tides add a little more at both ends. That is larger than most Maryland stations on this site. From the average lower low to the average higher high, the difference is 3.3 ft. The next spring tides peak on October 28, with a range of 3.6 ft. Neap tides follow today, when the range shrinks to 2.2 ft. In the next 12 months the highest predicted tide here is 3.7 ft on June 6, and the lowest is −0.5 ft on January 24.
This is a prediction station. NOAA calculates its tides from past measurements at this spot, but there is no live gauge today. NOAA measured the tide here from 1932 to 1996 to set up these predictions. The nearest other station is Kenilworth Aquatic Garden, 2 mi away, where high tide comes about 18 min later. For tidal currents, see South Capitol Street Bridge.
Tide predictions and water levels from NOAA CO-OPS. For planning only, not for navigation. Real water levels can differ because of wind, air pressure and river flow. Always check conditions on site.