Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 53m at 8:38 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:353.03:292.79:490.610:000.67:356:08Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:482.94:392.710:500.511:090.57:366:06Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:012.95:412.911:480.47:376:05Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:052.95:373.012:130.311:44 AM0.26:385:04Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:012.96:283.112:130.212:360.16:395:03Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue6:533.07:163.21:080.01:250.06:405:02New Moon6Tue
7Wed7:423.08:013.21:59-0.12:100.06:415:01New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:282.98:453.22:47-0.12:530.16:435:00New Moon8Thu
9Fri9:142.89:273.13:340.03:340.26:444:59Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat9:592.710:103.04:200.14:160.36:454:58Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:472.610:552.95:050.34:570.46:464:58Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon11:352.511:412.85:490.45:380.56:474:57Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:242.46:310.56:210.66:484:56First Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:292.71:132.47:120.67:060.76:494:55First Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:192.62:042.47:550.67:590.76:504:54First Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:152.52:592.48:420.68:590.76:514:54First Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:152.53:532.49:320.610:000.66:524:53Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun4:132.54:422.510:210.510:570.56:544:52Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:042.55:262.711:090.311:520.46:554:52Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue5:502.66:062.811:570.26:564:51Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed6:342.66:462.912:450.212:440.16:574:50Full Moon21Wed
22Thu7:162.67:263.01:350.11:290.06:584:50Full Moon22Thu
23Fri7:592.78:073.12:220.02:14-0.16:594:49Full Moon23Fri
24Sat8:422.68:503.13:09-0.13:00-0.17:004:49Full Moon24Sat
25Sun9:272.69:373.13:58-0.13:50-0.17:014:48Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon10:172.610:283.04:50-0.14:44-0.17:024:48Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:122.511:242.95:42-0.15:410.07:034:48Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:102.56:350.06:400.07:044:47Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:242.81:102.57:290.07:430.17:054:47Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:282.62:132.58:260.08:490.17:064:47Third Quarter30Fri
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 11:33 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 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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