38.8050’ N, 77.0383’ W

Alexandria, VA

54°
H 72°
L 46°
NNW
9mph
Low tide
10:29 am

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 1h 22m at 10:29 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 4:46 pm (2.6 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 - Oct 1890

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:073.110:243.44:270.34:310.46:045:51Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:583.011:133.35:180.55:160.66:055:49Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:512.86:100.76:010.76:065:48Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:043.212:452.77:010.86:470.96:075:46Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:563.01:422.67:540.97:371.06:075:45Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:522.92:432.68:491.08:351.16:085:43Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:552.93:452.69:431.09:371.16:095:41Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:582.84:412.710:351.010:351.06:105:40Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:552.95:302.811:220.911:290.96:115:38Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:442.96:152.912:070.86:125:37Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:283.06:543.012:200.812:480.66:135:35Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:093.07:303.11:070.61:270.66:145:34New Moon12Sun
13Mon7:463.08:023.21:500.62:020.56:155:33New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:203.08:333.22:300.52:360.56:165:31New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:543.09:043.33:100.63:100.56:175:30New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:292.99:403.33:520.63:450.56:185:28Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:082.910:213.34:360.74:250.66:195:27Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:542.811:093.35:240.75:110.66:205:25Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:452.76:150.86:020.76:215:24First Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:013.212:422.77:110.87:010.86:225:23First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:003.11:472.68:140.98:140.96:235:21First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:073.03:002.79:200.89:310.86:245:20First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:242.94:102.810:220.710:410.66:255:19Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:363.05:112.911:190.511:450.46:265:17Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:373.06:053.112:140.36:285:16Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:323.16:553.212:440.21:040.26:295:15Full Moon26Sun
27Mon7:233.17:433.31:390.11:510.16:305:14Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:113.18:283.32:290.02:360.16:315:12Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:583.09:123.33:180.13:180.26:325:11Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:442.99:563.24:060.24:010.36:335:10Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri10:332.710:423.14:550.34:440.56:345:09Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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