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 3h 02m at 5:17 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 11:09 am (3.1 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 - Dec 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:222.48:262.92:460.02:31-0.17:074:46Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:022.49:072.93:310.03:16-0.17:084:46Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:462.49:532.94:18-0.14:05-0.17:094:46Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:342.410:432.85:07-0.14:58-0.17:104:46Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:272.411:392.75:56-0.15:540.07:114:46Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:232.46:46-0.16:530.07:124:46Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:382.61:222.47:40-0.17:560.07:134:46Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:422.52:252.48:37-0.19:040.07:144:46Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:512.43:302.59:35-0.110:10-0.17:144:46Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:002.44:322.610:32-0.211:13-0.27:154:46Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:012.45:272.711:28-0.37:164:46Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:572.46:192.812:12-0.412:22-0.47:174:46Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:492.47:082.81:08-0.51:13-0.47:184:46New Moon13Thu
14Fri7:392.47:552.82:00-0.52:01-0.47:184:47New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:272.38:402.82:48-0.52:46-0.47:194:47New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:132.39:242.73:34-0.53:30-0.37:204:47New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:592.210:082.64:18-0.44:14-0.27:204:48Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:462.210:542.55:01-0.34:58-0.17:214:48Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:332.111:422.45:42-0.25:410.07:214:48Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:192.16:19-0.16:240.07:224:49Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:292.31:032.16:55-0.17:070.17:224:49First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:172.21:472.17:310.07:560.17:234:50First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:082.12:362.18:110.08:530.17:234:50First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:042.03:282.18:580.09:530.17:244:51First Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:012.04:192.29:49-0.110:520.17:244:52Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:532.05:062.310:41-0.211:500.07:254:52Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:412.05:512.411:34-0.27:254:53Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:282.06:352.512:46-0.212:29-0.37:254:54Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:132.17:202.61:37-0.31:22-0.47:254:54Full Moon29Sat
30Sun7:582.18:052.62:25-0.42:13-0.57:264:55Full Moon30Sun
31Mon8:442.28:552.63:12-0.53:05-0.67:264:56Full Moon31Mon
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 8:13 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 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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