38.8050’ N, 77.0383’ W

Alexandria, VA

49°
H -°
L 43°
NNW
5mph
High tide
5:56 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : 12:07 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 05m at 5:56 am (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 - Aug 1888

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:052.93:412.59:441.19:230.95:097:18Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:012.94:382.510:391.010:170.95:107:17Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri4:523.05:292.611:320.911:110.85:117:16Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:393.06:162.712:230.85:127:15Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:223.17:002.712:050.71:090.65:137:14Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:033.27:402.812:570.71:520.55:147:13New Moon6Mon
7Tue7:423.28:172.91:450.62:320.45:147:12New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:213.38:543.02:310.53:120.45:157:11New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:013.39:323.13:160.53:520.45:167:09Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri9:443.310:143.24:030.54:330.35:177:08Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:313.211:003.24:530.55:160.45:187:07Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:213.111:493.25:440.56:010.45:197:06Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:153.06:380.66:480.55:207:04First Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:423.21:132.97:380.77:420.65:217:03First Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:403.22:182.88:440.88:440.65:227:02First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:453.23:292.79:510.79:510.75:237:01Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri3:543.24:372.810:550.610:570.65:246:59Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:583.25:372.811:550.511:590.65:246:58Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:553.36:322.912:510.45:256:57Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:493.37:243.012:570.51:410.35:266:55Full Moon20Mon
21Tue7:393.38:113.11:500.42:270.25:276:54Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:263.38:563.12:390.43:100.35:286:52Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:123.29:393.13:260.53:510.45:296:51Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri9:563.110:223.14:120.64:310.55:306:49Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:423.011:053.04:570.75:080.65:316:48Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:292.911:483.05:410.85:420.75:326:47Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:152.86:251.06:150.85:336:45Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:303.01:032.77:111.16:500.95:336:44Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:152.91:562.68:011.27:331.05:346:42Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:052.92:552.58:581.28:271.05:356:41Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:032.93:562.59:561.29:301.05:366:39Waning Crescent31Fri
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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