38.8050’ N, 77.0383’ W

Alexandria, VA

47°
H 69°
L 48°
NNW
7mph
Low tide
12:07 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 41m at 12:07 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 6:20 pm (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 6:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:24 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - Feb 1888

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:412.411:042.45:03-0.75:22-0.87:145:29Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:302.511:572.45:48-0.76:14-0.77:135:30Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:212.56:34-0.77:09-0.67:125:31Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:522.31:162.47:24-0.68:09-0.57:115:32Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:512.22:152.48:20-0.59:15-0.47:105:33Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:572.13:212.49:23-0.410:21-0.47:095:35Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:042.04:272.410:27-0.411:24-0.47:085:36Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:072.05:272.411:30-0.47:075:37Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:052.16:232.412:23-0.512:30-0.57:065:38Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:592.27:162.41:18-0.61:26-0.67:055:39New Moon10Fri
11Sat7:492.28:062.42:07-0.72:16-0.67:045:40New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:362.38:522.42:51-0.73:03-0.67:035:41New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:192.39:372.43:33-0.63:48-0.57:025:43New Moon13Mon
14Tue10:022.310:222.34:13-0.54:32-0.57:005:44Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:442.311:072.34:51-0.45:14-0.46:595:45Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:252.311:522.25:26-0.35:55-0.36:585:46Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:042.35:57-0.26:34-0.26:575:47Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:352.112:422.36:28-0.27:150.06:555:48First Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:202.01:222.27:03-0.18:020.16:545:49First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:082.02:092.27:46-0.18:590.26:535:50First Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:041.93:052.28:400.09:590.26:525:51First Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:031.94:062.29:420.010:590.16:505:53Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:572.05:032.310:460.011:550.06:495:54Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:472.15:552.411:50-0.16:475:55Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:342.26:452.512:48-0.112:50-0.36:465:56Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:192.47:342.61:36-0.31:44-0.46:455:57Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:022.58:212.72:22-0.42:35-0.66:435:58Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:462.79:092.73:06-0.53:25-0.76:425:59Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:312.79:582.73:51-0.54:17-0.76:406:00Waning Gibbous29Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8634214)

Common Questions About Alexandria, VA Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Alexandria, VA?

Alexandria, VA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 86% 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 is the moon phase in Alexandria, VA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Alexandria, VA is Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated). This places Alexandria, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

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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