Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : in 49m at 9:17 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 3:04 pm (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - Jun 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:583.46:302.912:500.55:448:27Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:533.57:272.912:530.51:500.45:448:27Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:453.58:203.01:500.52:450.35:438:28Full Moon3Thu
4Fri8:353.59:122.92:430.53:350.25:438:29Full Moon4Fri
5Sat9:233.510:022.93:340.54:240.35:438:29Full Moon5Sat
6Sun10:113.410:512.94:230.65:110.35:438:30Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:593.211:422.95:120.75:570.45:428:31Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:483.16:020.86:400.65:428:31Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:332.912:403.06:500.97:210.75:428:32Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:222.91:302.97:371.08:000.75:428:32Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:102.92:222.88:261.08:390.85:428:33Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:592.93:162.79:181.19:200.95:428:33Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:512.94:132.610:141.110:050.95:428:34Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:432.95:102.611:111.110:540.95:428:34Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:333.06:032.612:061.05:428:34Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:193.16:512.612:590.95:428:35Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:013.17:372.712:360.81:500.85:428:35Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:413.28:202.71:280.72:370.65:428:35New Moon18Fri
19Sat8:203.39:012.82:180.73:210.55:428:36New Moon19Sat
20Sun9:003.39:412.83:070.64:040.55:438:36New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:423.310:232.93:540.64:470.45:438:36New Moon21Mon
22Tue10:263.311:073.04:440.65:310.45:438:36Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:153.311:563.15:350.66:160.45:438:36Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:073.26:290.67:020.45:448:37Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:473.11:023.17:240.67:490.45:448:37First Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:403.21:593.08:210.68:390.45:448:37First Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:363.23:012.99:240.79:340.55:458:37First Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:373.24:082.810:290.710:340.55:458:37First Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:403.25:152.811:340.611:340.55:458:37Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:413.36:162.812:350.55:468:37Waxing Gibbous30Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8634214)

Common Questions About Alexandria, VA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Alexandria, VA today?

Slack tide in Alexandria, VA is approximately 12:10 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Alexandria, VA?

Alexandria, VA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Alexandria, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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