Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:16 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 54m at 1:43 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:36 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - Nov 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:352.93:192.89:250.49:520.56:345:08Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu3:452.84:222.910:230.410:530.46:365:07Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri4:472.85:183.011:170.311:510.26:375:06Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:422.96:083.112:090.26:385:05Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:322.96:543.112:460.112:570.16:395:04Full Moon5Sun
6Mon7:202.97:383.11:350.11:410.16:405:03Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:042.98:183.12:210.12:220.26:415:02Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:472.88:573.13:050.13:000.26:425:01Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:292.79:353.03:470.23:370.36:435:00Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:122.610:132.94:280.34:130.46:444:59Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:552.610:522.85:080.44:500.56:454:58Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:372.511:332.85:460.55:290.56:474:57Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:202.56:220.56:110.66:484:56Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:162.71:022.56:580.66:570.66:494:55Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:032.61:472.57:390.67:500.66:504:55Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:562.62:402.58:280.68:520.66:514:54Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:572.53:362.69:220.59:570.56:524:53Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:002.54:292.710:160.411:000.46:534:52Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:562.65:192.911:100.26:544:52Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:472.66:063.012:000.212:040.16:554:51Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:372.76:543.112:570.112:58-0.16:564:51New Moon21Tue
22Wed7:252.77:423.21:51-0.11:50-0.26:574:50New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:142.78:303.22:42-0.22:42-0.26:594:49New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:042.79:203.13:33-0.23:35-0.27:004:49Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat9:562.710:143.04:26-0.24:31-0.27:014:49Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:522.711:112.95:19-0.25:30-0.27:024:48Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:522.66:13-0.26:28-0.17:034:48First Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:122.812:512.67:06-0.17:270.07:044:47First Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:142.61:522.68:00-0.18:290.07:054:47First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:182.52:562.68:57-0.19:320.07:064:47First Quarter30Thu
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 4:59 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (62% illuminated). This places Alexandria, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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