Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : 7:37 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 51m at 1:18 pm (2.9 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 - Oct 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:143.06:350.56:330.67:046:50Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:283.21:072.97:240.77:190.87:056:49Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:193.12:012.88:140.88:060.97:066:47Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:133.02:582.79:061.08:591.07:076:46Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:112.93:582.79:591.09:571.17:086:44Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:132.84:572.710:511.010:561.07:096:43Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:132.85:512.811:410.911:510.97:106:41Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:062.96:382.912:280.87:116:39Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:543.07:213.012:440.81:130.77:126:38Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:373.08:003.11:330.71:540.67:136:36New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:163.08:343.22:190.62:330.57:146:35New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:523.09:073.23:020.53:100.47:156:34New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:273.09:393.33:440.53:470.47:166:32New Moon13Sun
14Mon10:023.010:143.34:250.54:240.57:166:31Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:413.010:533.35:090.65:040.57:176:29Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:242.911:383.35:550.65:500.57:186:28Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:132.96:440.76:400.67:206:26Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:293.31:072.97:360.77:360.77:216:25First Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:253.22:062.88:330.78:390.77:226:24First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:273.13:132.89:350.79:510.77:236:22First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:383.04:242.910:380.611:020.67:246:21Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue4:523.05:303.011:380.57:256:19Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:573.06:273.112:070.412:350.47:266:18Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:543.17:203.21:070.31:290.27:276:17Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:473.18:103.32:040.12:190.17:286:16Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:383.18:563.42:560.03:060.17:296:14Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:253.18:413.32:460.02:510.16:305:13Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:123.09:253.33:340.13:340.26:315:12Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue9:592.910:103.24:210.24:180.46:325:11Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:482.810:563.05:080.45:020.56:335:10Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu11:392.711:452.95:540.55:460.66:345:08Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 4:27 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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