38.8050’ N, 77.0383’ W

Alexandria, VA

74°
H 89°
L 72°
SSW
8mph
Low tide
2:06 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 22m at 2:06 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 7:52 pm (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:44 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - May 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:593.16:253.012:030.612:340.56:107:59Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:533.37:223.012:590.51:350.36:098:00Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:443.48:153.01:510.42:310.26:088:01Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:333.59:053.02:410.43:230.16:068:02Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:193.59:533.03:270.44:130.16:058:03Full Moon5Thu
6Fri10:053.510:412.94:120.55:020.26:048:04Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:503.411:322.84:570.65:510.46:038:05Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:373.35:430.76:390.56:028:06Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:242.712:263.16:290.97:250.76:018:07Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:172.71:173.07:171.08:100.86:008:08Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:102.72:102.98:061.18:550.95:598:09Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:032.73:072.89:001.29:421.05:588:10Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:592.74:092.710:001.210:301.05:578:11Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:532.85:092.710:591.111:161.05:568:12Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:432.96:022.711:551.05:558:13Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:273.06:502.712:020.912:490.95:548:13Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:083.17:342.812:470.91:400.85:548:14Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:453.28:152.81:310.82:280.75:538:15New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:213.28:552.82:130.73:130.75:528:16New Moon19Thu
20Fri8:563.39:342.82:550.73:570.65:518:17New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:323.310:142.83:360.74:420.65:508:18New Moon21Sat
22Sun10:133.410:582.84:200.75:280.65:508:19Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:583.311:482.85:090.86:160.65:498:20Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:483.36:030.87:050.65:488:20Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:412.812:443.27:000.87:540.65:488:21First Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:372.91:433.17:590.88:470.75:478:22First Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:352.92:483.09:030.89:430.75:478:23First Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:383.03:582.910:110.810:400.75:468:24First Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:413.15:072.911:170.711:360.65:468:24Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:403.26:072.912:190.55:458:25Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue6:333.47:032.912:310.61:190.45:458:26Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 3% 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 maximum.

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 New Moon (3% illuminated). This places Alexandria, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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