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 5h 32m 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 - Feb 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:532.06:102.312:03-0.412:05-0.47:145:29Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:432.06:582.312:55-0.512:56-0.47:135:30Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:302.17:422.31:41-0.51:43-0.47:125:31New Moon3Sun
4Mon8:132.18:242.32:23-0.62:26-0.47:115:32New Moon4Mon
5Tue8:532.19:032.33:01-0.53:06-0.47:105:33New Moon5Tue
6Wed9:292.19:402.33:36-0.53:44-0.47:095:35New Moon6Wed
7Thu10:032.110:172.24:10-0.44:22-0.47:085:36Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri10:342.210:532.24:41-0.44:59-0.37:075:37Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat11:062.211:312.25:12-0.45:36-0.37:065:38Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:402.35:43-0.46:14-0.27:045:39Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:112.212:202.36:19-0.46:56-0.27:035:40First Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:542.11:062.46:59-0.37:47-0.17:025:41First Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:452.01:582.47:47-0.38:540.07:015:43First Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:462.03:002.48:46-0.210:090.07:005:44First Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:552.04:082.49:55-0.211:18-0.16:595:45Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat4:592.15:142.511:09-0.36:575:46Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:592.26:152.612:22-0.312:21-0.46:565:47Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:552.37:132.61:19-0.51:25-0.66:555:48Full Moon18Mon
19Tue7:482.58:092.72:11-0.62:22-0.86:545:49Full Moon19Tue
20Wed8:392.69:022.73:00-0.73:16-0.96:525:50Full Moon20Wed
21Thu9:302.79:562.63:49-0.74:10-0.96:515:52Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:212.710:502.54:37-0.75:04-0.86:505:53Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:132.711:452.45:26-0.65:57-0.76:485:54Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:062.66:13-0.56:50-0.56:475:55Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:392.312:592.67:01-0.47:45-0.46:465:56Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:342.21:542.57:51-0.28:42-0.26:445:57Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:332.12:532.48:45-0.19:40-0.16:435:58Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:352.13:542.39:430.010:370.06:415:59Waning Crescent28Thu
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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