38.8050’ N, 77.0383’ W

Alexandria, VA

79°
H 80°
L 52°
SSW
11mph
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 4h 09m 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 - Jul 1898

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:123.45:522.712:200.74:467:37Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:103.46:502.812:030.61:190.54:477:36Full Moon2Sat
3Sun7:063.57:452.91:100.52:120.34:477:36Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:013.58:393.02:110.43:030.24:487:36Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:543.49:323.03:080.33:530.24:487:36Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed9:493.310:263.14:050.34:430.24:497:36Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:453.211:223.15:010.45:320.24:497:35Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:423.05:570.46:190.34:507:35Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:173.112:382.96:520.57:060.44:517:35Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:113.11:352.87:480.67:540.54:517:34Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:063.02:332.78:470.78:450.64:527:34Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:043.03:342.69:450.89:370.74:537:34Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed4:013.04:332.610:420.810:300.84:537:33Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:543.05:262.611:370.711:220.84:547:33Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:433.16:172.712:270.64:557:32Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:293.17:042.712:120.81:140.54:567:32Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun7:113.17:472.81:000.71:550.54:567:31New Moon17Sun
18Mon7:513.18:272.81:450.72:330.54:577:30New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:273.19:022.82:250.73:080.54:587:30New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:013.19:352.93:040.73:420.54:597:29New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:353.010:062.93:430.74:140.54:597:28Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:103.010:383.04:220.74:460.55:007:28Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:483.011:153.05:020.85:190.55:017:27Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:312.911:573.15:450.85:540.55:027:26Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:172.96:300.96:330.65:037:25First Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:443.21:092.87:240.97:190.65:047:24First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:373.22:092.68:321.08:160.75:047:23First Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:383.23:212.69:481.09:260.75:057:23Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri3:473.24:332.610:580.810:420.75:067:22Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:543.35:362.712:020.75:077:21Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun5:563.36:352.91:000.55:087:20Full Moon31Sun
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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