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 10m at 7:26 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:333.36:043.012:200.55:448:27Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:283.47:003.012:290.51:200.45:448:27Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue7:203.47:533.01:240.42:150.25:438:28New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:103.58:443.02:160.43:060.25:438:29New Moon4Wed
5Thu8:573.59:333.03:050.43:550.25:438:29New Moon5Thu
6Fri9:423.410:213.03:520.54:410.35:438:30New Moon6Fri
7Sat10:263.311:082.94:370.65:260.45:428:31Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:113.211:572.95:220.86:100.55:428:31Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:583.16:070.96:510.65:428:32Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:462.912:453.06:520.97:300.75:428:32Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed1:332.81:332.97:361.08:070.85:428:33First Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:192.82:222.88:221.18:450.85:428:33First Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:072.93:162.79:131.19:280.95:428:34First Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:582.94:142.710:111.110:160.95:428:34First Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:492.95:122.611:091.111:060.85:428:34Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:383.06:042.712:061.05:428:35Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:223.16:512.71:020.85:428:35Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:053.27:372.812:500.71:540.75:428:35Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu7:473.38:212.81:430.62:430.55:428:36Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:293.49:052.92:340.63:300.45:438:36Full Moon20Fri
21Sat9:123.49:492.93:240.54:150.35:438:36Full Moon21Sat
22Sun9:583.410:353.04:140.55:020.35:438:36Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:463.411:253.05:070.55:500.35:438:37Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:383.36:020.56:390.35:448:37Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:183.112:353.26:580.57:280.35:448:37Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu1:133.11:333.17:550.58:190.35:448:37Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:103.12:343.08:550.69:140.45:458:37Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:103.13:392.99:590.610:110.45:458:37Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:133.24:462.911:020.611:090.55:458:37Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon5:153.25:472.812:030.55:468:37Waning Crescent30Mon
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 10:22 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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