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 4h 15m 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 - Jan 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:502.11:182.17:06-0.27:34-0.17:264:57Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:372.02:032.17:48-0.28:300.07:264:58Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:312.02:572.28:39-0.29:350.07:264:58Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:331.93:562.29:37-0.210:41-0.17:264:59Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:332.04:522.310:37-0.311:44-0.27:265:00Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:282.05:452.511:40-0.47:265:01Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:202.16:372.612:43-0.412:41-0.67:265:02New Moon7Tue
8Wed7:122.27:282.61:38-0.61:39-0.77:265:03New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:022.38:192.72:28-0.72:34-0.87:265:04New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:512.49:112.73:17-0.83:27-0.97:265:05New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:422.410:042.64:07-0.94:22-0.97:255:06Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:352.411:002.54:57-0.95:18-0.97:255:07Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:302.411:572.45:47-0.96:13-0.97:255:08Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:262.46:37-0.87:09-0.87:255:09First Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:552.31:222.47:28-0.88:08-0.77:245:10First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:542.22:212.38:22-0.79:09-0.67:245:11First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:562.13:232.39:19-0.610:10-0.57:235:12Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat3:582.04:232.310:16-0.511:08-0.57:235:13Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun4:572.05:182.311:12-0.57:235:14Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:512.16:102.312:05-0.612:07-0.57:225:16Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:422.16:582.312:57-0.612:59-0.57:215:17Full Moon21Tue
22Wed7:302.17:432.31:44-0.71:45-0.67:215:18Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:142.28:252.32:27-0.72:28-0.67:205:19Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:552.29:042.33:07-0.63:09-0.57:205:20Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:342.19:432.33:44-0.63:48-0.57:195:21Full Moon25Sat
26Sun10:112.110:202.24:19-0.54:26-0.47:185:22Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:452.110:572.24:51-0.55:03-0.47:175:24Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:192.211:352.15:22-0.45:39-0.47:175:25Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:532.25:53-0.46:17-0.37:165:26Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:142.112:302.26:26-0.46:58-0.27:155:27Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:562.11:142.37:06-0.47:48-0.27:145:28Third Quarter31Fri
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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