38.8050’ N, 77.0383’ W

Alexandria, VA

49°
H 72°
L 46°
NNW
7mph
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 2h 08m 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 - Nov 1890

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:242.611:303.05:430.55:280.66:355:08Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:162.56:300.66:120.76:365:07Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:202.91:092.57:160.76:590.86:375:05Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:122.72:042.48:040.87:530.96:385:04Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:102.63:022.58:540.88:530.96:395:03Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:132.63:582.59:430.89:530.86:415:02Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:122.64:482.610:310.710:500.76:425:01Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:042.65:332.711:160.611:430.66:435:00Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:502.66:132.812:000.46:444:59Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:322.76:502.912:340.412:430.36:454:58Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:122.77:253.01:220.31:230.26:464:58New Moon11Tue
12Wed7:502.78:013.12:070.32:030.26:474:57New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:282.78:383.12:510.22:430.26:484:56New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:082.69:183.13:360.23:250.26:494:55Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat9:522.610:043.14:240.24:120.26:514:54Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:412.510:553.05:150.35:060.36:524:54Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:362.511:512.96:060.36:030.36:534:53Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:342.57:000.37:050.46:544:52First Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:522.81:372.57:570.38:120.46:554:52First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:592.72:442.58:570.39:220.36:564:51First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:122.63:522.69:560.210:280.26:574:50Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:202.64:522.710:530.111:300.06:584:50Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:202.65:452.911:470.06:594:49Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:142.76:352.912:28-0.112:38-0.17:004:49Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:052.77:223.01:22-0.21:26-0.27:014:48Full Moon25Tue
26Wed7:532.68:073.02:12-0.32:11-0.27:024:48Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:392.68:502.93:00-0.32:54-0.17:034:48Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:242.59:322.93:46-0.23:350.07:044:47Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:112.410:152.84:31-0.14:170.17:054:47Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:582.311:002.65:150.04:590.27:064:47Waning Gibbous30Sun
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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