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 1h 30m 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 - Apr 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:492.67:052.612:420.512:590.56:527:31Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue7:342.77:512.71:290.41:500.46:517:32Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed8:152.88:332.72:110.42:360.36:497:33New Moon3Wed
4Thu8:512.89:122.72:490.33:180.26:487:34New Moon4Thu
5Fri9:242.99:482.73:250.33:580.26:467:35New Moon5Fri
6Sat9:532.910:232.73:590.34:380.36:457:36New Moon6Sat
7Sun10:243.010:582.74:330.35:190.36:437:37Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon10:583.011:382.75:090.46:010.46:427:38Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue11:393.15:480.46:440.46:407:39Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:222.712:253.16:320.57:300.56:397:39Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu1:112.71:153.17:190.58:210.56:377:40First Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:052.62:113.08:140.69:220.66:367:41First Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:062.63:152.99:210.710:280.66:347:42First Quarter13Sat
14Sun4:152.74:302.910:380.611:310.56:337:43Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon5:212.85:412.911:490.56:317:44Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue6:203.06:443.012:310.412:560.36:307:45Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed7:153.27:413.01:270.31:560.16:287:46Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu8:073.38:353.12:200.22:520.06:277:47Full Moon18Thu
19Fri8:563.49:263.03:080.13:44-0.16:257:48Full Moon19Fri
20Sat9:433.410:153.03:550.24:34-0.16:247:49Full Moon20Sat
21Sun10:293.411:052.94:410.35:240.16:237:50Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:163.311:572.85:270.46:140.26:217:51Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:053.26:130.57:020.46:207:52Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:492.712:553.16:590.77:490.56:197:53Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu1:422.71:463.07:450.88:370.76:177:54Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:362.72:402.88:351.09:260.86:167:55Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:322.63:392.79:311.010:160.96:157:56Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:292.74:412.710:311.011:060.96:147:57Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon5:242.75:382.711:281.011:540.86:127:58Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue6:122.86:302.712:230.96:117:59Waning Crescent30Tue
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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