38.8050’ N, 77.0383’ W

Alexandria, VA

64°
H 82°
L 51°
SSW
8mph
Low tide
7:20 am

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 44m at 7:20 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 1:10 pm (2.5 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 - Mar 1899

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:262.610:552.34:35-0.25:14-0.16:406:00Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:062.711:392.35:11-0.25:57-0.16:386:01Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:522.75:52-0.16:430.06:376:02Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:282.312:422.76:38-0.17:370.16:366:03Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:222.21:392.67:320.08:440.26:346:05Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:262.22:462.58:430.19:550.16:336:06Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:382.24:012.510:020.111:000.16:316:07Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:462.35:092.611:15-0.16:306:08Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:452.56:112.612:01-0.112:22-0.36:286:09Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:402.77:082.712:56-0.21:21-0.56:276:10New Moon10Fri
11Sat7:322.88:012.71:47-0.42:16-0.66:256:11New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:212.98:512.72:35-0.43:07-0.66:236:12New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:093.09:412.73:21-0.43:58-0.66:226:13Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue9:562.910:312.64:06-0.34:49-0.46:206:14Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:442.911:232.54:51-0.25:39-0.36:196:15Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:332.85:360.06:28-0.16:176:16Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:152.412:232.76:200.17:170.16:166:17First Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:082.31:132.67:060.38:080.36:146:17First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:032.32:092.57:570.49:010.46:136:18First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:022.33:112.48:550.59:540.56:116:19First Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:002.34:132.49:560.610:450.56:096:20Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:542.45:092.410:540.511:340.46:086:21Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:432.55:582.411:490.46:066:22Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:272.66:442.512:200.312:410.36:056:23Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:072.77:252.51:030.31:280.26:036:24Full Moon25Sat
26Sun7:432.88:032.61:420.22:110.16:026:25Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:152.88:382.62:180.22:520.16:006:26Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:472.99:142.62:540.23:340.15:586:27Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:213.09:522.63:300.24:170.25:576:28Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu9:593.010:352.64:090.25:010.25:556:29Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri10:433.011:232.64:520.35:480.35:546:30Waning 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 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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