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 4h 13m 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 - Jan 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:262.14:522.410:46-0.511:33-0.57:264:56Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:222.15:442.411:40-0.57:264:57Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:142.16:332.512:29-0.512:32-0.57:264:58Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:032.17:192.51:20-0.61:20-0.57:264:59New Moon4Fri
5Sat7:502.18:022.52:07-0.62:05-0.57:265:00New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:342.18:432.42:49-0.62:46-0.47:265:01New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:162.19:232.43:30-0.53:26-0.47:265:02New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:562.010:022.34:08-0.54:05-0.37:265:03Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:352.010:422.24:44-0.44:44-0.37:265:04Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:122.011:222.25:17-0.45:22-0.37:265:05Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:472.05:48-0.36:00-0.27:265:06Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:022.112:222.16:19-0.36:41-0.27:255:07First Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:442.11:002.16:54-0.37:26-0.17:255:08First Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:292.01:462.17:36-0.38:22-0.17:255:09First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:231.92:402.28:25-0.39:30-0.17:245:10First Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:261.93:412.29:23-0.310:39-0.17:245:11Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu4:281.94:422.310:25-0.411:46-0.37:245:12Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:262.05:392.411:31-0.57:235:13Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:212.06:342.512:47-0.412:37-0.67:235:14Full Moon19Sat
20Sun7:152.17:292.61:43-0.61:38-0.77:225:15Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:072.28:232.62:34-0.82:35-0.87:225:16Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:582.39:162.63:24-0.83:30-0.97:215:17Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:502.410:112.54:14-0.94:26-1.07:205:19Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:442.411:072.45:03-0.95:21-0.97:205:20Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:392.45:53-0.96:16-0.97:195:21Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:052.312:332.46:42-0.87:12-0.87:185:22Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:012.21:282.47:31-0.78:09-0.67:185:23Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:592.12:262.38:24-0.69:09-0.57:175:24Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:002.03:262.39:19-0.510:09-0.47:165:25Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:012.04:252.210:15-0.411:08-0.47:155:27Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu4:592.05:192.311:11-0.47:145:28Waning Crescent31Thu
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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