38.8050’ N, 77.0383’ W

Alexandria, VA

52°
H -°
L 41°
NE
2mph
Low tide
8:34 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, October 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 07m at 8:34 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:55 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 6:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:20 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (50% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - Mar 1894

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:391.93:512.29:200.310:320.36:406:01Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri4:372.04:482.210:220.311:240.26:386:02Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:292.05:412.311:220.26:376:03Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:172.26:292.312:140.112:180.16:356:04Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon7:002.37:132.412:580.11:090.06:346:05New Moon5Mon
6Tue7:382.47:532.41:390.01:55-0.16:326:06New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:112.58:302.52:16-0.12:37-0.26:316:07New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:432.69:072.52:52-0.13:18-0.26:296:08New Moon8Thu
9Fri9:162.69:442.53:26-0.14:00-0.26:286:09Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat9:522.710:252.54:02-0.14:44-0.16:266:10Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:332.811:102.44:41-0.15:310.06:256:11Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon11:192.85:22-0.16:200.16:236:12Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:002.412:092.86:070.07:150.26:226:13First Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:542.31:042.76:590.28:200.36:206:14First Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:562.22:072.68:040.39:290.36:186:15First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:092.23:222.59:230.310:350.36:176:16Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:212.34:382.510:400.311:360.26:156:17Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:232.45:442.611:490.16:146:18Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:202.66:432.712:330.012:51-0.16:126:19Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:112.87:362.71:24-0.11:46-0.36:116:20Full Moon20Tue
21Wed7:592.98:252.72:11-0.12:36-0.36:096:21Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:443.09:112.72:54-0.13:24-0.36:086:22Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:273.09:572.63:36-0.14:11-0.26:066:23Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat10:112.910:442.54:160.14:57-0.16:046:24Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:542.911:312.44:550.25:430.16:036:24Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:382.85:320.36:270.36:016:25Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:202.412:232.76:100.57:110.46:006:26Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:092.31:092.66:500.67:580.65:586:27Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:022.22:012.57:370.78:490.75:576:28Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:002.23:032.58:370.89:420.75:556:29Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat3:582.34:072.59:430.810:340.75:536:30Waning 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 50% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (50% illuminated). This places Alexandria, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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