38.8050’ N, 77.0383’ W

Alexandria, VA

66°
H 85°
L 68°
S
4mph
High tide
12:52 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : 6:52 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 33m at 12:52 pm (2.7 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 - May 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:203.211:002.74:260.75:260.66:108:00Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:593.211:432.75:080.86:090.66:098:01Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:453.25:560.86:530.66:078:02Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:312.712:363.26:470.87:380.76:068:02Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue1:222.81:313.17:420.88:270.76:058:03Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:162.92:323.08:430.89:220.76:048:04Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:162.93:403.09:510.810:210.76:038:05Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:203.04:502.911:000.711:190.66:028:06Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:223.25:533.012:050.66:018:07Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:183.36:513.012:160.61:080.46:008:08Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:113.47:453.01:110.52:060.35:598:09New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:013.58:383.02:050.43:010.25:588:10New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:503.59:282.92:550.53:520.25:578:11New Moon13Wed
14Thu9:373.510:182.93:430.54:420.35:568:12New Moon14Thu
15Fri10:243.411:092.84:320.65:310.45:558:13Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:133.25:210.86:200.55:548:14Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:032.812:033.16:120.97:060.65:538:14Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:562.812:563.07:021.07:500.85:538:15Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue1:492.81:502.87:521.18:330.95:528:16First Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:402.82:452.78:441.19:170.95:518:17First Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:332.83:442.79:401.210:031.05:508:18First Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:272.94:442.610:381.110:491.05:508:19First Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:182.95:392.611:341.111:351.05:498:20Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:053.06:282.612:281.05:488:20Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:483.17:142.712:200.91:200.95:488:21Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:283.27:572.71:060.82:100.85:478:22Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed8:053.28:392.71:520.82:560.75:478:23Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:413.39:182.72:370.83:390.75:468:24Full Moon28Thu
29Fri9:183.39:582.73:210.84:220.65:468:24Full Moon29Fri
30Sat9:583.310:392.84:070.85:060.65:458:25Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun10:423.311:252.84:560.85:510.65:458:26Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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