Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 55m at 7:41 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:043.37:412.81:030.62:000.36:108:18Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:553.38:322.92:000.52:500.36:108:17Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:433.39:192.92:510.53:350.36:118:16Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:293.210:032.93:390.54:170.36:128:15Full Moon4Tue
5Wed10:133.210:462.94:240.64:580.46:138:14Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:573.111:282.95:080.75:360.56:148:13Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:413.05:520.86:110.66:158:12Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:102.912:262.96:340.96:430.76:168:11Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:502.91:102.87:161.07:130.86:178:09Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:302.91:552.77:591.17:460.86:188:08Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:112.92:442.68:481.28:260.96:188:07Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:562.93:402.59:461.29:160.96:198:06Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:512.94:432.410:491.210:160.96:208:05Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:522.95:422.511:481.111:190.96:218:03Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:483.06:342.612:440.96:228:02Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:393.17:222.712:220.81:370.86:238:01Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon7:273.28:072.91:230.72:250.66:247:59New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:153.38:503.02:190.63:090.46:257:58New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:023.49:333.13:120.43:530.36:267:57New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:483.410:173.24:020.34:360.36:277:55New Moon20Thu
21Fri10:363.311:043.34:530.35:220.36:277:54Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:263.311:543.35:470.36:080.36:287:52Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:203.16:420.46:560.46:297:51Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:473.31:163.07:380.57:460.56:307:49First Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:423.32:152.98:380.78:410.66:317:48First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:413.23:202.89:420.79:420.76:327:47First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:453.24:292.710:460.810:460.86:337:45Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:533.15:352.711:480.711:490.86:347:44Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:553.16:342.812:450.66:357:42Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:513.27:272.912:490.71:380.56:367:41Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon7:413.28:153.01:450.62:260.46:367:39Full Moon31Mon
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 10:35 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 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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