Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : in 6h 12m at 8:16 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 2:08 pm (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:36 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - Sep 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:523.31:242.97:510.87:480.66:367:39First Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:473.32:232.88:530.98:490.76:377:37First Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:483.23:332.810:020.910:020.86:387:36First Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:593.24:472.811:080.811:150.86:397:34Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:123.25:532.912:100.76:407:33Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:163.26:523.112:210.61:070.56:417:31Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu7:143.37:453.21:230.52:010.36:427:30Full Moon7Thu
8Fri8:073.48:353.32:200.32:490.26:437:28Full Moon8Fri
9Sat8:573.49:213.43:120.23:350.26:447:27Full Moon9Sat
10Sun9:443.310:063.44:000.34:180.36:447:25Full Moon10Sun
11Mon10:303.210:503.34:480.45:000.46:457:23Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:163.111:343.35:360.55:410.56:467:22Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:053.06:230.76:210.76:477:20Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:203.212:542.97:100.87:000.86:487:19Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri1:073.11:452.87:571.07:390.96:497:17Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:553.02:382.78:461.18:241.06:507:15Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:472.93:362.69:381.29:191.16:517:14Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:472.94:372.610:321.210:211.16:527:12Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:492.95:322.711:241.111:221.06:527:11Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed5:452.96:212.812:131.06:537:09Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:333.07:053.012:180.91:000.86:547:07Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri7:173.17:443.11:110.81:440.76:557:06Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat7:583.18:213.22:010.62:260.56:567:04New Moon23Sat
24Sun8:373.28:573.32:480.53:050.56:577:03New Moon24Sun
25Mon9:153.29:333.43:320.53:440.46:587:01New Moon25Mon
26Tue9:553.210:113.54:170.54:240.46:596:59Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed10:373.210:543.55:040.55:060.47:006:58Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:233.111:423.45:540.65:540.57:016:56Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:153.06:470.76:460.67:016:55Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:343.41:122.97:430.77:430.77:026:53First Quarter30Sat
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 11:12 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 52% 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 (52% 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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