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 4h 11m 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 - Oct 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:523.19:143.22:590.63:160.57:046:50Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:323.19:493.23:400.63:500.67:056:48Full Moon2Fri
3Sat10:093.010:223.24:190.64:200.67:066:47Full Moon3Sat
4Sun10:463.010:523.14:580.84:490.77:076:45Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:212.811:233.15:360.95:180.87:086:44Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:582.811:573.16:141.05:510.87:096:42Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:362.76:531.06:290.97:106:41Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:363.11:182.67:341.17:130.97:116:39Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:213.12:072.68:221.18:041.07:126:38Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:133.03:062.69:221.19:061.07:136:36Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:153.04:152.610:271.110:201.07:146:35Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:283.05:202.811:270.911:320.87:156:33Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:373.06:153.012:230.77:166:32Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:363.17:063.212:380.61:160.57:176:30Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu7:303.27:553.41:390.42:060.37:186:29New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:213.38:433.52:350.22:540.27:196:27New Moon16Fri
17Sat9:113.39:303.63:280.13:410.17:206:26New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:593.210:183.64:210.14:280.17:216:25Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:503.111:083.55:140.15:170.27:226:23Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:443.06:100.36:100.37:236:22Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:023.412:422.87:050.47:050.57:246:21Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:593.21:422.78:010.58:020.67:256:19First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:583.02:452.68:580.69:030.87:266:18First Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:022.93:512.69:570.710:070.87:276:17First Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:102.84:552.710:530.711:090.87:286:15Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:142.85:522.811:460.67:296:14Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue6:102.86:422.912:070.712:360.57:306:13Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed7:002.87:273.01:010.61:220.47:316:12Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu7:452.98:083.01:500.52:030.47:326:10Full Moon29Thu
30Fri8:282.98:463.12:350.42:410.47:336:09Full Moon30Fri
31Sat9:082.99:203.13:170.43:150.47:346:08Full Moon31Sat
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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