Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : 9:17 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 01m at 2:33 am (3.1 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 - Jan 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:262.310:422.54:50-0.65:00-0.67:264:57Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:132.411:332.45:33-0.65:51-0.67:264:57Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:022.46:17-0.66:44-0.57:264:58Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:262.412:552.47:04-0.67:42-0.47:264:59Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:232.31:522.47:57-0.58:47-0.47:265:00Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:272.12:562.48:57-0.59:55-0.47:265:01Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:352.14:022.410:01-0.411:01-0.47:265:02Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:412.05:042.411:05-0.57:265:03Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:422.16:022.512:03-0.512:08-0.57:265:04Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:382.16:572.51:01-0.71:06-0.67:265:05New Moon10Mon
11Tue7:312.27:492.51:53-0.82:00-0.77:265:06New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:212.28:382.42:41-0.82:49-0.77:255:07New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:082.29:252.43:26-0.83:37-0.77:255:08New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:542.210:122.34:10-0.74:24-0.67:255:09Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:402.211:002.24:51-0.65:10-0.57:245:10Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:262.211:472.15:31-0.55:54-0.47:245:11Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:102.26:07-0.46:37-0.37:245:12Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:342.112:532.16:40-0.47:21-0.27:235:13First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:212.01:372.17:15-0.38:09-0.17:235:14First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:111.92:252.17:55-0.39:040.07:225:15First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:071.83:202.18:45-0.210:020.07:225:16First Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:051.84:152.19:42-0.210:58-0.17:215:18Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:581.85:072.110:41-0.311:53-0.27:205:19Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:471.95:542.211:41-0.37:205:20Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:332.06:402.312:45-0.312:38-0.57:195:21Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:162.17:252.41:32-0.51:31-0.67:185:22Full Moon26Wed
27Thu7:572.28:092.42:16-0.62:21-0.77:185:23Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:382.38:532.52:58-0.73:09-0.87:175:24Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:202.49:392.53:41-0.73:58-0.87:165:26Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:042.510:282.44:25-0.84:49-0.87:155:27Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:522.511:202.45:11-0.85:41-0.87:145:28Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 5:55 am — 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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