Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 30m at 5:52 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 11:43 pm (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:36 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - Nov 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:492.611:542.96:010.65:460.76:355:07Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:382.56:440.76:280.86:365:06First Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:412.81:282.47:260.87:150.96:375:05First Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:322.72:222.48:130.88:120.96:395:04First Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:302.63:182.59:030.89:150.86:405:03First Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:332.64:122.59:530.710:160.76:415:02Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue4:302.64:592.710:420.611:130.66:425:01Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:192.75:412.811:300.56:435:00Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:052.76:212.912:070.412:160.36:444:59Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:482.87:003.112:590.31:010.26:454:58Full Moon10Fri
11Sat7:302.87:403.21:480.21:450.16:464:57Full Moon11Sat
12Sun8:122.88:213.22:350.12:290.06:474:56Full Moon12Sun
13Mon8:562.89:053.23:230.13:140.06:494:56Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:422.79:523.24:130.14:040.16:504:55Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:342.710:443.15:060.14:590.16:514:54Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:302.611:423.06:000.15:570.26:524:53Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:302.66:540.26:580.26:534:53Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:432.81:322.67:510.28:030.36:544:52Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:492.72:392.68:510.29:100.36:554:51Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:012.63:452.69:490.110:150.26:564:51Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:092.64:452.710:450.111:160.16:574:50Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:092.65:382.811:390.06:584:50Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:032.66:272.912:14-0.112:30-0.16:594:49Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:532.67:132.91:07-0.21:17-0.27:004:49New Moon24Fri
25Sat7:402.67:573.01:57-0.22:01-0.17:014:48New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:242.68:382.92:42-0.22:42-0.17:024:48New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:082.59:172.93:26-0.13:210.07:044:47New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:512.49:572.84:080.03:590.17:054:47Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:352.310:382.74:500.14:370.27:064:47Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:192.311:212.65:290.15:170.37:074:47Waxing 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 8:47 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 88% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (88% illuminated). This places Alexandria, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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