Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : 8:38 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 9m at 2:12 am (3.0 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 - Mar 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:342.14:512.310:410.111:320.06:406:00Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:282.25:442.411:370.16:386:01Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun6:192.36:342.412:23-0.112:300.06:376:02Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon7:052.37:192.41:09-0.11:18-0.16:366:03New Moon4Mon
5Tue7:472.48:012.51:50-0.22:02-0.26:346:04New Moon5Tue
6Wed8:252.48:402.52:28-0.22:43-0.26:336:05New Moon6Wed
7Thu8:582.59:162.53:02-0.13:22-0.26:316:06New Moon7Thu
8Fri9:292.59:512.53:35-0.14:00-0.16:306:07Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat9:572.510:252.44:06-0.14:38-0.16:286:08Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:292.65:390.06:170.07:277:09Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:032.412:062.76:130.06:560.17:257:10Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:432.412:492.76:510.07:380.17:237:11First Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:292.41:362.77:330.18:290.27:227:12First Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:202.32:302.78:230.19:340.37:207:13First Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:212.33:332.79:250.210:460.37:197:14First Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:312.34:452.710:410.211:540.27:177:15Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:392.45:552.711:580.17:167:16Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:392.66:592.812:560.11:08-0.17:147:17Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue7:352.77:582.81:54-0.12:11-0.37:137:18Full Moon19Tue
20Wed8:282.98:532.92:46-0.23:08-0.47:117:19Full Moon20Wed
21Thu9:183.09:452.93:35-0.34:01-0.57:097:20Full Moon21Thu
22Fri10:063.110:372.84:22-0.34:53-0.57:087:21Full Moon22Fri
23Sat10:553.111:282.85:09-0.25:45-0.47:067:22Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:453.05:56-0.16:36-0.37:057:23Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:222.712:362.96:430.07:27-0.17:037:24Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue1:152.61:282.97:300.28:180.17:027:25Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:092.52:202.78:180.39:110.37:007:26Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:052.43:162.69:100.510:060.46:587:27Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:052.44:182.610:080.611:010.56:577:28Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat5:052.45:192.511:080.611:530.56:557:29Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun6:002.56:142.612:050.66:547:30Waning Crescent31Sun
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 5:25 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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