Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : 1:35 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1m at 6:27 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (6% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - Aug 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:453.111:083.04:570.75:180.56:098:19Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:243.111:453.15:380.75:520.56:108:18Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:063.06:210.86:280.56:118:17Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:273.112:522.97:070.87:070.56:128:16Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:133.21:422.87:590.97:510.66:138:15Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:043.22:392.79:021.08:430.76:148:14Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:023.23:482.610:181.09:490.86:148:12Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:103.25:032.611:300.911:060.86:158:11Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:213.26:102.612:350.86:168:10Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:273.27:112.812:210.71:350.66:178:09Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:273.38:072.91:310.62:290.46:188:08New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:243.38:593.12:320.43:180.36:198:06New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:163.39:483.13:260.34:040.36:208:05New Moon13Thu
14Fri10:063.210:353.24:180.34:480.36:218:04Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:553.111:233.25:090.45:320.46:228:03Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:443.06:000.56:150.56:238:01Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:113.112:352.96:500.66:560.66:238:00Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:003.11:262.77:400.87:360.76:247:59First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:493.02:182.68:311.08:180.96:257:57First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:403.03:152.59:261.19:051.06:267:56First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:362.94:182.510:241.110:011.16:277:54First Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:372.95:192.511:201.111:011.16:287:53Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:342.96:142.612:121.06:297:52Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:263.07:022.71:000.96:307:50Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:133.07:462.812:540.91:450.86:317:49Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:563.18:252.91:450.82:250.66:327:47Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:343.18:593.02:310.73:020.66:327:46Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:113.29:303.13:140.63:370.56:337:44Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:453.210:023.23:540.64:100.56:347:43Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:213.210:363.24:350.64:450.56:357:41Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon11:003.111:153.35:190.75:210.56:367:40Waning Gibbous31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8634214)

Common Questions About Alexandria, VA Tides

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When is the lowest tide this week in Alexandria, VA?

The lowest tide this week in Alexandria, VA is 0.3 ft on Thursday, Aug 13 at 4:04 pm.

When is the highest tide this week in Alexandria, VA?

The highest tide this week in Alexandria, VA is 3.3 ft on Wednesday, Aug 12 at 8:24 am — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Alexandria, VA today?

Slack tide in Alexandria, VA is approximately 10:01 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 Alexandria, VA?

Alexandria, VA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 6% 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 Alexandria, VA 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 Alexandria, VA?

Tide predictions for Alexandria, VA 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 Alexandria, VA?

Tide data for Alexandria, VA is sourced from NOAA Station #8634214. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8634214.

What time is high tide in Alexandria, VA today?

High tides in Alexandria, VA today: 6:27 am (3.2 ft), 7:11 pm (2.8 ft).

What time is low tide in Alexandria, VA today?

Low tides in Alexandria, VA today: 12:21 am (0.7 ft), 1:35 pm (0.6 ft).

What is the tidal range in Alexandria, VA today?

Today's tidal range in Alexandria, VA is 2.6 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 2.5 ft, so today's swing is typical.

What is the moon phase in Alexandria, VA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Alexandria, VA is Waning Crescent (6% illuminated). This places Alexandria, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

What type of tides does Alexandria, VA have — semi-diurnal, diurnal, or mixed?

Alexandria, VA has semi-diurnal tides — two high tides and two low tides roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes, with similar heights.

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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