Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 21m at 7:00 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:59 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:36 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - Apr 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:313.15:430.06:32-0.15:526:31Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:162.712:273.06:360.17:270.15:516:32First Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:142.71:252.87:310.38:240.25:496:33First Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:142.62:272.78:300.49:210.35:476:34First Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:172.64:332.610:320.511:170.46:467:35First Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:172.75:342.611:320.56:447:36Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:122.76:302.712:110.412:290.56:437:37Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:022.87:202.71:010.41:230.46:417:38Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:472.98:072.81:480.32:110.36:407:39Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:293.08:502.82:300.32:560.26:387:40Full Moon10Fri
11Sat9:083.09:302.83:080.33:370.26:377:40Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:433.010:072.83:440.44:160.36:357:41Full Moon12Sun
13Mon10:153.010:432.74:170.44:540.46:347:42Full Moon13Mon
14Tue10:453.011:192.74:490.55:320.46:327:43Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:163.011:542.75:230.66:100.56:317:44Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:523.15:590.66:470.56:307:45Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:332.712:343.16:390.67:260.66:287:46Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:162.71:213.17:230.78:100.66:277:47Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:032.72:133.08:140.79:020.76:257:48Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:582.73:143.09:160.710:040.76:247:49Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:022.84:232.910:280.711:070.66:237:50Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:062.95:323.011:400.66:217:51Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:053.16:343.012:090.512:470.46:207:52Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:593.37:313.11:070.41:490.26:197:53Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:523.48:253.12:030.32:470.06:177:54New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:423.59:183.12:550.23:40-0.16:167:55New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:323.510:103.13:460.24:33-0.16:157:56New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:223.511:033.04:360.25:270.06:137:57Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:143.411:593.05:280.36:200.16:127:58Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:083.36:210.47:120.26:117:59Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 9:59 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 72% 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 Waning Gibbous (72% 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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