38.8050’ N, 77.0383’ W

Alexandria, VA

84°
H -°
L 66°
NNE
6mph
Low tide
8:16 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 16m at 8:16 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:46 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:52 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - Nov 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:322.46:410.96:210.86:345:08Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:272.81:192.47:240.97:140.96:355:07Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:212.72:132.58:140.98:160.86:375:06Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:232.73:122.69:090.89:240.76:385:05Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:322.74:102.710:030.710:290.66:395:04Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:342.75:022.910:560.511:310.46:405:03Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:282.85:503.111:470.36:415:02Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:192.96:383.212:300.212:370.26:425:01New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:082.97:263.41:270.11:270.16:435:00New Moon9Thu
10Fri7:572.98:133.42:200.02:160.06:444:59New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:462.89:023.43:130.03:060.06:454:58Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:372.79:533.24:070.14:000.16:474:57Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:332.610:493.15:030.14:580.26:484:56Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:332.511:492.95:580.25:590.36:494:56Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:362.56:520.37:000.46:504:55First Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:532.71:382.57:480.38:030.56:514:54First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:592.62:432.58:440.49:080.56:524:53First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:072.53:462.59:390.410:090.46:534:53Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun4:102.54:422.610:310.311:070.36:544:52Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:052.55:322.711:210.36:554:51Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:552.56:182.812:010.212:070.26:564:51Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:412.57:002.812:520.212:500.26:574:50Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:252.57:392.81:380.11:300.16:594:50Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:072.58:152.82:210.12:070.27:004:49Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:472.48:492.83:020.12:410.27:014:49Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:262.39:222.73:410.23:160.37:024:48Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:042.39:562.74:200.23:530.37:034:48Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:422.210:332.64:570.34:340.37:044:47Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:202.211:152.65:340.35:170.37:054:47Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:592.36:100.36:030.37:064:47Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 48% 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 (48% 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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