38.8050’ N, 77.0383’ W

Alexandria, VA

59°
H -°
L 46°
N
5mph
Low tide
10:42 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : in 24m at 10:42 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:02 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 6:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:22 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (69% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - Feb 1890

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:551.96:102.212:04-0.311:56 AM-0.37:145:29Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:442.06:562.312:54-0.412:46-0.37:135:31Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:302.07:392.31:39-0.51:33-0.47:125:32Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:122.18:182.32:19-0.52:15-0.47:115:33Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:492.18:542.32:56-0.52:55-0.47:105:34Full Moon5Wed
6Thu9:232.19:292.33:32-0.43:34-0.47:095:35Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:542.210:042.34:05-0.44:13-0.47:085:36Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:262.210:412.34:38-0.44:52-0.47:075:38Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:002.311:222.35:11-0.45:31-0.47:065:39Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:392.45:45-0.46:13-0.37:045:40Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:062.212:232.46:22-0.46:58-0.27:035:41Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:532.21:122.47:04-0.37:54-0.17:025:42Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:482.12:092.47:55-0.39:07-0.17:015:43Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:532.03:152.49:00-0.210:23-0.17:005:44Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:042.04:252.510:16-0.211:33-0.26:595:45Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:112.15:302.511:31-0.36:575:47Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:112.26:322.612:36-0.312:41-0.46:565:48Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:092.37:312.61:32-0.51:42-0.66:555:49New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:022.48:262.62:23-0.62:38-0.86:535:50New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:532.59:182.63:11-0.73:31-0.86:525:51New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:422.610:112.53:59-0.74:23-0.86:515:52Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:322.611:032.54:45-0.65:15-0.76:505:53Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:232.611:562.45:30-0.56:06-0.66:485:54Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:132.56:14-0.46:56-0.46:475:55First Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:472.31:022.56:58-0.27:48-0.26:455:56First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:402.21:542.47:42-0.18:420.06:445:57First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:362.12:502.38:320.19:390.16:435:58First Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:362.03:502.39:270.210:340.16:416:00Waxing Gibbous28Fri
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 69% 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 First Quarter (69% 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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