38.8050’ N, 77.0383’ W

Alexandria, VA

66°
H -°
L 60°
SSE
7mph
Low tide
7:08 am

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 6h 33m at 7:08 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:322.93:222.79:270.99:311.06:035:51Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:412.84:232.810:230.910:321.06:045:50Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat4:422.95:172.911:140.811:280.96:055:48Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:352.96:043.012:010.76:065:47Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:223.06:483.112:190.812:440.76:075:45Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue7:053.07:273.21:060.71:230.66:085:43New Moon6Tue
7Wed7:453.08:033.21:490.61:580.66:095:42New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:213.08:353.22:290.62:300.66:105:40New Moon8Thu
9Fri8:562.99:043.23:070.73:000.76:115:39New Moon9Fri
10Sat9:282.89:333.23:440.83:300.76:125:37Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:012.710:053.24:230.94:030.86:135:36Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon10:372.710:443.25:020.94:410.86:145:34Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue11:182.611:293.15:441.05:260.96:155:33Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:062.66:281.06:160.96:165:31First Quarter14Wed
15Thu12:203.112:592.67:191.07:140.96:175:30First Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:173.02:012.68:181.08:240.96:185:29First Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:253.03:102.79:210.99:390.86:195:27Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun3:403.04:162.910:210.810:480.66:205:26Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon4:463.05:133.111:180.611:520.46:215:24Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue5:443.16:063.312:110.46:225:23Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed6:373.26:563.412:510.21:030.26:235:22Full Moon21Wed
22Thu7:293.27:453.51:470.11:510.16:245:20Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:183.18:333.52:400.12:390.16:255:19Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:073.09:213.53:320.13:270.26:265:18Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun9:582.910:113.34:250.24:170.36:275:16Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon10:532.811:053.25:180.35:100.56:285:15Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:512.76:110.56:050.66:295:14Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:013.012:492.67:030.67:010.76:305:13Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:002.81:482.67:560.78:000.86:315:11Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:022.72:502.68:490.89:010.96:335:10Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat3:082.63:492.79:420.810:000.86:345:09Waning Crescent31Sat
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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