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 5h 24m 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 - Jul 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:113.36:442.912:060.51:020.45:468:37Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:033.37:372.91:020.41:570.35:478:37Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu7:523.38:272.91:560.42:470.25:478:36New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:393.39:142.92:450.53:330.25:488:36New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:223.39:592.93:310.54:160.25:488:36New Moon5Sat
6Sun10:053.210:432.94:140.64:580.35:498:36New Moon6Sun
7Mon10:473.111:272.94:570.75:370.45:508:36Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:293.05:380.86:140.55:508:35Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:102.912:122.96:200.86:480.65:518:35Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:522.912:552.97:000.97:200.75:528:35Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:322.91:382.87:411.07:520.75:528:34First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:122.92:242.78:271.08:300.75:538:34First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:562.93:162.69:211.19:170.85:548:33First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:472.94:172.610:241.110:120.85:548:33First Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:433.05:182.611:261.011:110.75:558:32Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:373.16:132.612:260.95:568:32Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:273.27:032.712:110.71:230.75:578:31Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:163.37:522.81:120.62:150.55:578:30Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:053.48:402.92:110.53:040.35:588:30Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:533.49:273.03:050.43:510.25:598:29Full Moon20Sun
21Mon9:423.410:153.13:580.34:390.16:008:28Full Moon21Mon
22Tue10:323.411:053.24:520.35:270.16:018:28Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:253.311:583.25:480.36:170.16:018:27Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:213.26:440.37:060.26:028:26Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:533.21:193.17:410.47:570.26:038:25Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:503.22:193.08:400.58:500.36:048:24Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:483.13:222.89:420.69:480.46:058:24Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:513.14:282.810:440.610:470.56:068:23Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:553.15:302.811:440.511:450.56:068:22Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:533.16:282.812:420.56:078:21Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu6:463.27:202.912:420.51:350.46:088:20Waning Crescent31Thu
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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