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 4h 17m 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 - Sep 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:153.29:383.13:230.63:420.56:377:38Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:543.110:133.14:030.64:150.56:387:37Full Moon2Thu
3Fri10:313.110:463.14:420.74:460.66:397:35Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:083.011:183.15:200.85:140.76:407:34Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:442.911:503.15:590.95:440.76:407:32Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:222.86:371.06:180.86:417:31Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:263.11:022.77:171.16:580.86:427:29Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:073.11:462.68:011.27:430.96:437:27Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:543.12:392.68:551.28:371.06:447:26Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:493.03:432.610:001.29:431.06:457:24Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:563.04:522.711:041.110:570.96:467:23Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:073.15:522.912:020.96:477:21Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:103.26:453.112:060.812:570.76:477:19Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:053.37:353.31:100.61:490.56:487:18New Moon14Tue
15Wed7:573.48:233.42:090.42:380.36:497:16New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:483.49:113.63:030.23:240.26:507:15New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:363.49:583.63:550.24:110.26:517:13New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:253.310:473.64:480.24:590.26:527:11Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:173.211:393.55:430.35:490.36:537:10Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:133.16:390.56:420.56:547:08Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:343.41:112.97:350.67:360.66:557:07First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:323.22:132.88:320.78:350.86:567:05First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:333.13:182.89:310.89:380.96:567:03First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:393.04:252.810:310.810:410.96:577:02First Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:472.95:272.811:270.811:410.96:587:00Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:473.06:212.912:200.76:596:59Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:403.07:093.012:370.81:080.67:006:57Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:273.17:533.11:290.71:520.67:016:55Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed8:113.18:343.22:160.62:320.57:026:54Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:523.19:103.22:590.63:080.57:036:52Full Moon30Thu
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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