38.8050’ N, 77.0383’ W

Alexandria, VA

82°
H 84°
L 67°
SSW
8mph
Low tide
6:52 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 24m at 6:52 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:06 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:50 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - Nov 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:183.07:353.31:350.01:400.16:355:08Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:062.98:203.32:260.02:240.16:365:07Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:532.89:043.33:150.13:070.26:375:05Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:402.79:493.14:030.23:510.46:385:04Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:282.610:353.04:510.34:360.56:395:03Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:202.511:242.95:380.55:220.66:405:02Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:122.56:230.66:090.76:425:01Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:152.71:032.57:070.76:570.86:435:00Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:082.61:562.47:510.77:510.86:444:59Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:052.52:512.58:380.88:500.86:454:58Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:072.53:462.59:260.79:490.86:464:58Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:052.44:362.610:120.710:450.76:474:57Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:572.55:212.710:580.611:390.66:484:56Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:432.56:022.811:420.46:494:55Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:252.56:402.912:310.512:260.36:504:54New Moon15Sat
16Sun7:062.57:163.01:200.41:100.26:524:54New Moon16Sun
17Mon7:452.57:543.02:060.31:530.26:534:53New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:252.58:333.02:510.32:360.26:544:52New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:062.59:163.03:370.23:220.26:554:52Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:512.510:033.04:240.24:140.26:564:51Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:422.510:562.95:140.25:100.26:574:50Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:372.511:542.86:040.26:080.26:584:50Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:342.56:550.27:090.26:594:49First Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:562.71:352.57:490.28:140.27:004:49First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:022.62:392.68:460.29:210.27:014:48First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:112.53:442.69:430.110:250.17:024:48Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:172.54:432.710:390.011:260.07:034:48Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:152.55:372.811:33-0.17:044:47Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:082.56:282.912:25-0.212:26-0.17:054:47Full Moon29Sat
30Sun6:592.57:152.91:19-0.21:16-0.27:064:47Full Moon30Sun
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 30% 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 Waxing Crescent (30% 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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