Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : 8:10 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 44m at 1:30 pm (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:36 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:43 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - Feb 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:102.01:182.17:02-0.37:510.07:145:29First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:571.92:042.17:44-0.28:490.07:135:30First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:521.82:592.18:35-0.29:550.17:125:31First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:531.83:592.29:34-0.210:580.07:115:32Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:501.84:572.210:38-0.211:59-0.17:105:33Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:431.95:512.311:43-0.37:095:34Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:342.06:442.412:55-0.312:47-0.57:085:36Full Moon7Fri
8Sat7:232.27:362.51:46-0.51:45-0.67:075:37Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:102.38:272.62:33-0.62:38-0.87:065:38Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:572.49:172.63:19-0.73:31-0.87:055:39Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:452.510:092.54:06-0.74:24-0.97:045:40Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:352.611:032.54:53-0.75:18-0.97:025:41Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:272.611:572.45:41-0.76:12-0.87:015:42Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:202.66:29-0.77:07-0.67:005:43Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:532.31:152.57:19-0.58:06-0.56:595:45Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:512.22:132.48:14-0.49:09-0.36:585:46Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:542.13:172.49:14-0.310:12-0.36:565:47Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:002.04:212.310:16-0.211:12-0.36:555:48Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:012.05:192.311:16-0.26:545:49Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:572.16:142.412:09-0.312:15-0.26:535:50Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:492.27:042.41:02-0.41:09-0.36:515:51New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:372.37:512.41:48-0.41:57-0.36:505:52New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:202.38:352.42:30-0.42:41-0.36:495:53New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:002.39:162.43:08-0.43:22-0.36:475:55New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:372.39:562.43:44-0.34:02-0.36:465:56Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:122.410:362.34:17-0.24:41-0.26:445:57Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:462.411:142.34:47-0.15:18-0.16:435:58Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:182.411:522.25:16-0.15:540.06:425:59Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:522.45:47-0.16:310.16:406:00Waxing Crescent29Sat
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 4:50 pm — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (37% illuminated). This places Alexandria, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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