38.8050’ N, 77.0383’ W

Alexandria, VA

62°
H -°
L 60°
SSE
5mph
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 4h 54m 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 - Jul 1899

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:273.12:572.89:140.69:170.54:467:37Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:293.14:012.710:150.610:130.64:467:36Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon4:273.24:592.711:140.611:080.64:477:36Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:203.25:542.712:100.54:477:36Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:103.26:452.812:020.61:020.44:487:36Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:573.27:332.812:540.61:480.44:497:36New Moon6Thu
7Fri7:403.28:172.81:410.62:310.44:497:35New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:213.28:592.82:240.73:100.44:507:35New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:013.19:382.83:050.73:470.54:507:35New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:393.010:162.83:440.84:220.64:517:34Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:163.010:532.84:230.84:540.64:527:34Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:542.911:282.95:020.95:230.64:527:34Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:332.85:410.95:530.64:537:33Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:032.912:132.86:211.06:260.74:547:33First Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:412.912:572.77:061.07:060.74:557:32First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:253.01:482.68:011.17:530.74:557:32First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:173.02:502.59:091.18:500.84:567:31First Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:183.13:592.510:191.09:550.74:577:30Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:213.15:022.611:240.911:040.74:587:30Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:193.25:592.712:240.74:587:29Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:153.36:532.812:130.61:190.54:597:28Full Moon21Fri
22Sat7:103.47:453.01:170.42:090.35:007:28Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:033.48:353.12:140.32:570.25:017:27Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:553.49:263.23:090.23:450.15:027:26Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:473.310:173.24:050.24:340.15:037:25Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:413.211:113.25:010.25:220.15:037:25Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:373.15:560.36:110.25:047:24Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:073.212:342.96:530.47:000.35:057:23Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:023.21:322.87:510.67:520.55:067:22Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:003.12:342.78:510.78:480.65:077:21Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:013.03:382.69:520.79:460.75:087:20Waning Crescent31Mon
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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