38.8050’ N, 77.0383’ W

Alexandria, VA

51°
H 68°
L 43°
N
6mph
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 5h 49m 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 - Aug 1889

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:513.111:203.05:070.75:300.55:097:19Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri11:373.05:510.76:070.55:107:18Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:043.112:263.06:390.86:480.55:117:16First Quarter3Sat
4Sun12:533.21:202.97:350.87:370.65:127:15First Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:483.22:222.88:440.98:360.75:127:14First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:513.23:332.79:570.99:460.75:137:13Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed3:593.24:422.711:050.710:570.65:147:12Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu5:033.35:442.812:080.65:157:11Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri6:023.46:422.912:050.51:060.45:167:10Full Moon9Fri
10Sat6:593.47:363.01:080.41:590.25:177:09Full Moon10Sat
11Sun7:533.48:273.12:050.32:480.25:187:07Full Moon11Sun
12Mon8:453.49:173.12:590.33:350.25:197:06Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:363.310:063.13:520.34:220.25:207:05Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:273.210:573.14:440.45:070.45:217:03Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:203.011:483.15:360.55:520.55:227:02Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:132.96:280.76:350.65:227:01Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:393.01:062.87:200.87:180.75:237:00Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:303.02:022.78:140.98:040.95:246:58Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:252.93:022.69:111.08:550.95:256:57Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:242.94:032.610:071.09:501.05:266:55Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed4:213.04:592.611:010.910:451.05:276:54Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:133.05:492.711:520.811:380.95:286:53Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:003.16:362.812:380.75:296:51Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat6:433.17:182.912:300.81:210.65:306:50New Moon24Sat
25Sun7:233.27:553.01:170.72:000.55:316:48New Moon25Sun
26Mon8:003.28:293.02:010.62:360.55:316:47New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:353.29:013.12:420.63:120.55:326:45New Moon27Tue
28Wed9:103.29:333.13:230.63:470.55:336:44Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu9:483.210:103.24:050.64:230.55:346:42Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri10:293.110:513.34:490.75:010.55:356:41Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat11:153.111:373.35:360.75:420.65:366:39Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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