38.8050’ N, 77.0383’ W

Alexandria, VA

79°
H -°
L 52°
WSW
9mph
Low tide
6:54 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : in 53m at 6:54 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:11 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 6:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:18 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - May 1898

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:512.84:072.710:030.910:200.85:097:00Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:403.05:032.711:050.811:120.75:087:01Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:273.15:532.812:050.75:077:02Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:123.36:422.912:050.71:030.65:067:03Full Moon4Wed
5Thu6:583.47:312.912:570.61:560.45:057:04Full Moon5Thu
6Fri7:443.58:202.91:480.52:480.45:047:05Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:313.59:102.92:390.53:390.35:037:06Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:213.510:032.93:320.54:320.45:027:06Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:143.411:012.94:290.65:260.45:007:07Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:113.35:280.66:190.44:597:08Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:012.912:133.16:280.77:120.54:587:09Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:022.91:163.07:290.78:060.54:587:10Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:033.02:222.98:330.79:020.64:577:11Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:063.03:282.89:360.79:570.64:567:12Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:063.14:302.810:360.610:500.64:557:13Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:003.25:252.811:340.611:400.64:547:14Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:493.26:152.912:290.54:537:15Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:353.37:032.912:290.61:190.44:527:16New Moon18Wed
19Thu7:183.37:492.91:140.62:060.44:517:16New Moon19Thu
20Fri7:583.38:332.81:550.72:490.44:517:17New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:363.39:152.82:330.83:300.54:507:18New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:123.29:572.83:100.84:090.64:497:19Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:483.210:382.73:470.94:470.74:497:20Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:253.111:192.74:261.05:230.84:487:21Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:053.011:582.85:071.05:560.84:477:21Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:473.05:501.06:290.84:477:22Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:362.812:322.96:341.07:040.84:467:23First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:162.91:202.97:231.07:450.84:467:24First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:022.92:162.88:201.08:340.84:457:24First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:563.03:192.89:251.09:280.84:457:25Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue3:523.14:222.810:320.910:240.74:447:26Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 31% 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 (31% 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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