38.8050’ N, 77.0383’ W

Alexandria, VA

72°
H -°
L 68°
S
6mph
Low tide
7:55 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : in 6h 15m at 7:55 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 1:43 pm (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:51 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (39% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - Nov 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:002.89:143.33:280.43:170.36:345:08Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri9:482.710:033.34:200.44:080.46:355:07Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:412.710:563.25:150.55:050.56:365:06Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:402.611:563.06:100.56:070.56:375:05First Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:422.67:060.57:110.66:395:04First Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:002.91:482.68:050.68:200.66:405:03First Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:112.72:572.69:040.59:280.56:415:02First Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:242.74:032.710:020.510:320.46:425:01Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri4:302.75:012.810:570.411:320.36:435:00Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:262.75:522.911:480.26:444:59Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:172.76:393.012:280.212:370.26:454:58Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:052.77:233.11:190.11:220.16:464:57Full Moon12Mon
13Tue7:502.78:043.12:070.02:030.26:474:57Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:332.68:433.02:520.12:410.26:484:56Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:162.69:213.03:350.23:170.36:504:55Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri9:592.59:592.94:170.33:540.46:514:54Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:432.410:392.84:580.44:320.56:524:53Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:282.311:212.75:370.55:130.56:534:53Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:122.36:140.55:570.66:544:52Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:062.612:542.36:500.66:430.66:554:51Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:532.51:392.37:290.67:340.66:564:51Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:452.42:282.48:130.58:320.66:574:50Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:432.43:212.49:020.59:350.56:584:50Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:442.44:132.69:530.410:370.46:594:49Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun4:402.45:022.710:430.311:370.37:004:49Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:302.45:482.911:340.17:014:48Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:192.56:343.012:360.212:270.07:024:48New Moon27Tue
28Wed7:072.57:223.11:310.01:20-0.17:044:48New Moon28Wed
29Thu7:552.58:103.12:240.02:12-0.17:054:47New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:452.58:593.03:15-0.13:05-0.17:064:47Waxing Crescent30Fri
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 39% 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 (39% 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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