Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 09m at 7:37 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jul 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:483.59:253.03:000.33:520.25:468:37Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:403.510:173.13:560.34:420.15:478:37Full Moon2Tue
3Wed10:333.411:103.14:520.35:330.15:488:36Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:283.35:490.36:240.15:488:36Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:073.112:263.26:470.37:140.25:498:36Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat1:043.11:253.17:430.48:050.25:498:36Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:013.12:242.98:410.58:570.35:508:35Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:593.13:262.89:410.69:510.45:508:35Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:593.14:292.810:420.610:470.55:518:35Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed4:593.15:292.711:400.611:410.65:528:34Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu5:543.16:242.812:360.55:528:34Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri6:443.27:152.812:340.61:290.45:538:34Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat7:313.28:042.91:250.62:170.45:548:33New Moon13Sat
14Sun8:153.28:492.92:120.63:010.35:558:33New Moon14Sun
15Mon8:563.29:302.92:560.63:410.35:558:32New Moon15Mon
16Tue9:343.210:092.93:360.64:180.45:568:31New Moon16Tue
17Wed10:113.110:462.94:150.74:530.55:578:31New Moon17Wed
18Thu10:463.111:212.94:530.75:270.55:588:30Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:203.011:542.95:310.85:580.55:588:30Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:573.06:090.86:290.65:598:29Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:282.912:372.96:490.87:020.66:008:28Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon1:053.01:202.97:310.97:390.66:018:27First Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:483.02:092.88:200.98:230.66:028:27First Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:373.13:052.79:201.09:170.76:028:26First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:353.14:122.710:320.910:210.76:038:25Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri4:403.25:212.711:420.811:310.66:048:24Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:433.36:232.812:460.76:058:23Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:423.47:202.912:400.51:450.46:068:22Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:393.48:143.01:460.42:390.36:078:22Full Moon29Mon
30Tue8:333.59:073.22:460.23:300.16:088:21Full Moon30Tue
31Wed9:263.59:583.23:420.24:190.06:088:20Full Moon31Wed
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 10:40 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 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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