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 6h 34m 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 - Nov 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:162.79:143.13:340.53:150.56:355:08Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue9:502.69:473.04:120.63:520.56:365:06Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed10:262.610:263.04:520.64:330.56:375:05Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:072.611:113.05:330.65:190.66:385:04Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:532.66:140.66:080.66:395:03Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat12:023.012:432.76:590.67:030.66:405:02Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:582.91:392.77:510.68:060.66:425:01Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:002.82:422.88:500.59:180.56:435:00Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:102.83:482.99:510.410:270.46:444:59Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed4:182.84:483.010:490.311:320.26:454:58Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu5:192.85:443.211:470.16:464:57Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri6:152.96:363.312:340.012:420.06:474:57New Moon12Fri
13Sat7:082.97:283.31:31-0.11:35-0.16:484:56New Moon13Sat
14Sun8:002.98:173.32:25-0.22:26-0.16:494:55New Moon14Sun
15Mon8:512.89:073.23:16-0.23:17-0.16:504:54Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue9:422.79:573.14:08-0.14:090.06:514:54Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed10:362.610:512.94:590.05:020.16:534:53Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu11:322.611:472.85:490.15:560.26:544:52Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:272.56:380.26:490.36:554:51First Quarter19Fri
20Sat12:432.61:222.57:260.37:430.46:564:51First Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:402.52:192.58:150.48:400.56:574:50First Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:402.43:162.59:040.49:380.56:584:50First Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:402.44:122.59:530.410:330.46:594:49Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed4:362.45:022.610:400.311:270.47:004:49Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu5:262.45:472.611:260.37:014:48Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri6:132.46:292.712:180.312:110.27:024:48Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:572.47:082.71:060.212:550.17:034:48Full Moon27Sat
28Sun7:382.47:442.81:500.11:370.17:044:47Full Moon28Sun
29Mon8:172.48:172.82:310.02:170.07:054:47Full Moon29Mon
30Tue8:532.48:502.83:110.02:570.07:064:47Full Moon30Tue
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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