Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : 9:00 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 12m at 2:28 pm (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:36 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:43 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - Jul 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:083.111:492.85:130.85:540.65:468:37Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:463.05:520.96:270.65:478:37Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:252.812:263.06:330.96:590.65:478:36Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed1:002.81:082.97:140.97:320.65:488:36Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:382.91:532.97:590.98:110.65:498:36Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:212.92:442.88:511.08:570.65:498:36Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:123.03:452.79:551.09:510.75:508:36Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:103.14:502.711:040.910:500.65:508:35Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:113.25:522.712:110.85:518:35Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:083.36:502.81:140.65:528:35Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:033.47:452.912:570.52:130.45:528:34New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:573.58:383.02:010.43:060.35:538:34New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:503.59:313.03:010.33:580.15:548:33New Moon13Fri
14Sat9:433.510:233.13:570.34:480.15:548:33New Moon14Sat
15Sun10:373.411:183.14:540.35:390.15:558:32Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:333.35:520.36:300.15:568:32Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:143.112:313.16:490.47:200.25:578:31Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed1:113.11:303.07:460.48:100.35:578:31First Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:073.12:292.98:430.59:010.45:588:30First Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:053.13:302.89:430.69:550.55:598:29First Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:043.04:332.710:430.710:490.66:008:28First Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:033.15:322.711:400.711:420.66:018:28Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:563.16:262.712:350.66:018:27Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:463.17:172.812:340.61:270.56:028:26Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed7:323.28:042.81:240.62:140.46:038:25Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu8:153.28:482.82:100.62:570.46:048:25Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:563.29:292.92:530.63:360.46:058:24Full Moon27Fri
28Sat9:333.210:062.93:340.64:120.46:068:23Full Moon28Sat
29Sun10:093.110:402.84:120.74:470.56:068:22Full Moon29Sun
30Mon10:433.111:122.94:500.75:190.56:078:21Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue11:183.011:432.95:290.85:510.56:088:20Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 5:44 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (48% illuminated). This places Alexandria, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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