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 5h 47m 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 - Dec 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:412.76:013.012:06-0.27:074:46Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:372.76:553.11:00-0.31:03-0.47:084:46Full Moon2Wed
3Thu7:302.77:463.11:55-0.51:57-0.57:094:46Full Moon3Thu
4Fri8:232.78:373.12:48-0.52:49-0.57:104:46Full Moon4Fri
5Sat9:142.69:283.03:40-0.53:41-0.47:114:46Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun10:072.510:212.84:32-0.54:34-0.37:124:46Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:022.511:162.75:23-0.45:28-0.27:134:46Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:582.46:13-0.36:21-0.17:134:46Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:132.512:542.47:02-0.27:150.07:144:46Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:092.41:492.37:51-0.18:100.17:154:46Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:072.32:452.38:410.09:070.17:164:46Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:072.23:422.39:310.010:040.17:174:46Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:062.24:362.410:200.010:590.17:174:46Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:592.25:252.411:080.011:510.07:184:47Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:492.26:102.511:55-0.17:194:47Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:352.26:522.512:41-0.112:40-0.27:194:47Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:192.27:312.51:27-0.21:23-0.27:204:48New Moon17Thu
18Fri7:592.28:062.52:10-0.32:04-0.37:214:48New Moon18Fri
19Sat8:362.28:402.52:50-0.32:44-0.37:214:48New Moon19Sat
20Sun9:112.29:142.53:29-0.33:23-0.37:224:49New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:462.29:522.54:09-0.34:05-0.37:224:49Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue10:232.210:342.54:48-0.34:49-0.37:234:50Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:042.311:212.55:28-0.35:36-0.37:234:50Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:502.36:09-0.46:24-0.37:244:51First Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:122.512:392.46:52-0.47:17-0.37:244:51First Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:062.41:332.47:40-0.48:20-0.27:244:52First Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:072.32:342.48:37-0.49:29-0.37:254:53First Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:142.33:402.59:39-0.410:37-0.37:254:53Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue4:212.24:432.510:42-0.511:42-0.57:254:54Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:222.35:412.611:44-0.67:264:55Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu6:192.36:372.712:43-0.612:45-0.77:264:56Full Moon31Thu
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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