38.8050’ N, 77.0383’ W

Alexandria, VA

58°
H 68°
L 43°
N
10mph
Low tide
11:19 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, October 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : in 40m at 11:19 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 5:36 pm (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 6:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:23 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (78% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - Mar 1889

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:492.58:102.62:05-0.52:22-0.56:396:01New Moon1Fri
2Sat8:362.68:592.62:51-0.53:11-0.56:386:02New Moon2Sat
3Sun9:212.69:462.53:35-0.43:58-0.56:366:03New Moon3Sun
4Mon10:052.610:332.54:17-0.34:45-0.46:356:04Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:492.611:212.44:56-0.25:30-0.36:336:05Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:332.55:34-0.16:14-0.16:326:06Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:082.312:162.56:090.06:580.16:306:07First Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:552.212:592.56:430.17:430.26:296:08First Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:442.21:452.47:220.28:340.36:276:09First Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:382.12:392.38:100.39:290.46:266:10First Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:362.13:402.39:090.410:240.46:246:11First Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:322.14:382.410:120.411:170.36:236:12Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:232.25:302.411:140.36:216:13Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:082.46:182.512:080.212:120.26:206:14Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri6:502.57:032.612:560.11:060.06:186:15Full Moon15Fri
16Sat7:302.67:462.71:390.01:55-0.16:176:16Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:072.78:272.72:20-0.12:41-0.26:156:17Full Moon17Sun
18Mon8:452.99:102.73:01-0.13:28-0.26:136:18Full Moon18Mon
19Tue9:262.99:552.73:42-0.14:15-0.26:126:19Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:093.010:432.74:25-0.15:05-0.26:106:20Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu10:573.011:352.65:11-0.15:57-0.16:096:21Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri11:483.05:590.06:510.06:076:22Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:302.612:432.96:510.17:500.16:066:23Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:292.51:442.87:520.38:550.26:046:24Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:362.42:532.79:010.49:590.36:026:25Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:472.44:052.710:110.411:000.26:016:26Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed4:512.55:112.711:170.311:580.15:596:27Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:492.76:092.712:190.15:586:28Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri6:412.87:032.812:510.11:140.05:566:29New Moon29Fri
30Sat7:292.97:522.81:390.02:05-0.15:556:29New Moon30Sat
31Sun8:143.08:382.82:230.02:51-0.15:536:30New Moon31Sun
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 78% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (78% illuminated). This places Alexandria, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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