Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : 7:00 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 52m at 12:32 pm (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 - Aug 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:242.93:552.59:571.19:410.96:098:19First Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:192.94:562.510:561.110:380.96:108:18Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:142.95:512.511:531.011:370.86:118:17Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:043.06:402.612:470.86:128:16Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:503.17:262.712:350.81:380.76:128:15Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:353.28:092.81:310.62:250.56:138:14Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:193.38:503.02:240.53:090.46:148:13Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:023.39:313.13:140.43:520.36:158:11Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:463.410:143.24:030.44:350.26:168:10Full Moon9Sun
10Mon10:323.310:593.24:530.45:200.26:178:09Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:223.311:483.35:450.46:060.26:188:08Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:153.26:390.46:540.36:198:07Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:403.31:103.17:350.57:440.46:208:05Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:353.32:093.08:340.68:380.56:218:04Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:333.23:132.89:380.79:390.66:218:03Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:383.24:222.810:420.710:430.66:228:01Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:463.15:282.811:440.611:450.66:238:00Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:493.26:282.912:430.56:247:59Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:453.27:223.012:460.61:370.46:257:57Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:373.38:123.01:420.52:270.36:267:56New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:263.38:583.12:340.43:120.26:277:55New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:113.39:413.13:210.43:540.36:287:53New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:533.210:223.14:050.54:330.46:297:52New Moon23Sun
24Mon10:353.111:023.14:470.65:100.56:307:50Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:173.011:423.15:290.75:450.66:307:49Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:592.96:100.86:170.76:317:48Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:213.012:412.86:500.96:470.86:327:46Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:593.01:232.77:301.07:210.86:337:45First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:393.02:082.68:141.18:000.96:347:43First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:223.03:002.69:061.28:501.06:357:42First Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:142.94:032.510:081.29:511.06:367:40First Quarter31Mon
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 3:46 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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