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 1h 46m 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 - Jul 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:373.37:122.812:340.51:340.45:468:37Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri7:293.38:062.81:320.52:270.35:478:37Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:203.38:562.92:270.53:160.25:478:36Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:073.39:432.93:170.54:010.35:488:36Full Moon4Sun
5Mon9:533.210:292.94:040.64:440.35:488:36Full Moon5Mon
6Tue10:373.111:142.94:500.65:250.45:498:36Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:233.011:592.95:360.76:040.55:508:36Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:092.96:200.86:400.65:508:35Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:432.912:552.87:030.97:130.75:518:35Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat1:252.91:412.77:471.07:450.75:528:35Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:072.92:282.68:331.18:200.85:528:34Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:522.93:212.59:271.19:040.85:538:34Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:432.94:212.510:261.19:570.85:548:33Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:382.95:202.511:251.110:550.85:548:33Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:313.06:132.512:221.05:558:32Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:213.17:022.61:160.85:568:32Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat7:073.27:482.712:550.72:060.65:578:31Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun7:533.28:322.91:530.62:530.55:578:30New Moon18Sun
19Mon8:393.39:163.02:470.53:370.35:588:30New Moon19Mon
20Tue9:253.39:593.13:380.44:200.35:598:29New Moon20Tue
21Wed10:113.310:453.24:280.35:050.26:008:28Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:003.311:333.25:210.35:510.26:008:28Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:523.26:160.46:380.26:018:27Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:253.212:473.17:110.47:270.36:028:26First Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:193.21:452.98:080.58:170.46:038:25First Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:153.22:452.89:100.69:140.56:048:24First Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:163.23:522.710:140.710:150.66:058:24First Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:213.15:002.711:180.611:180.66:068:23Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu5:253.16:032.712:180.66:068:22Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri6:233.26:592.812:190.61:150.56:078:21Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat7:163.27:512.91:170.62:060.36:088:20Full Moon31Sat
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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