Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : 5:19 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 22m at 10:33 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:37 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - Mar 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:072.37:252.41:20-0.31:32-0.26:406:00New Moon1Sat
2Sun7:552.48:122.52:06-0.32:20-0.36:396:01New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:372.48:562.52:47-0.33:05-0.36:376:02New Moon3Mon
4Tue9:172.59:392.43:26-0.23:47-0.36:366:03New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:562.510:212.44:01-0.14:28-0.26:346:04Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:332.511:022.34:34-0.15:08-0.16:336:05Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:092.511:442.35:050.05:460.06:316:06Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:442.55:340.16:240.26:306:07Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:242.212:202.56:060.17:040.36:286:08First Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:062.11:002.56:440.27:500.46:276:09First Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:532.01:472.47:300.38:470.56:256:10First Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:502.02:452.48:260.39:500.56:246:11First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:522.13:522.49:330.410:500.46:226:12Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:492.24:562.510:430.311:470.36:216:13Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:402.35:522.611:500.16:196:14Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:282.56:462.712:400.112:52-0.16:176:15Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:142.77:362.81:290.01:47-0.36:166:16Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:592.98:252.82:15-0.12:38-0.46:146:17Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:443.09:132.82:59-0.23:29-0.46:136:18Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:303.110:032.83:44-0.24:21-0.46:116:19Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:193.110:552.74:31-0.25:15-0.36:106:20Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:103.111:502.65:20-0.16:10-0.26:086:21Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:043.06:110.07:060.06:076:22Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:472.51:012.87:050.28:050.26:056:23Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:492.42:032.78:060.39:080.36:036:24Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:562.33:122.69:130.510:090.36:026:25Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:042.44:212.510:200.511:070.36:006:26Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:042.55:222.611:220.45:596:27Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:582.66:172.612:010.312:210.35:576:28Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:472.77:062.712:510.21:130.25:566:29Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon7:312.87:522.71:350.22:000.15:546:30New 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 1:56 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 94% 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 (94% 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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