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 5h 30m 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 - Nov 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:452.88:513.02:560.42:470.46:355:07Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:202.79:213.03:350.53:180.56:375:06Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue9:552.69:513.04:140.63:500.56:385:05Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:302.510:263.04:530.64:270.66:395:04Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:082.511:083.05:320.75:090.66:405:03Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:522.511:552.96:130.75:550.66:415:02Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:402.56:570.76:470.76:425:01Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:482.91:342.57:490.77:470.76:435:00Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:482.82:372.68:480.68:590.66:444:59Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:582.83:432.79:490.510:110.56:454:58Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed4:092.84:432.810:460.411:170.36:464:57Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:112.85:373.011:420.26:484:56Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:072.96:293.212:200.012:360.06:494:55New Moon13Fri
14Sat7:002.97:193.31:18-0.11:27-0.16:504:55New Moon14Sat
15Sun7:512.98:093.32:13-0.22:17-0.26:514:54New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:412.88:583.33:06-0.33:06-0.26:524:53New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:322.79:483.23:59-0.23:57-0.16:534:52Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:262.610:413.04:52-0.14:510.06:544:52Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:232.511:382.95:450.05:460.26:554:51Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:222.56:370.16:420.36:564:51First Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:362.71:202.47:290.27:390.46:574:50First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:362.62:202.48:210.38:390.46:584:49First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:382.53:202.49:140.39:390.46:594:49First Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:412.44:172.510:050.310:350.47:014:49Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:382.45:082.610:530.311:290.37:024:48Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:292.45:542.611:390.27:034:48Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:162.46:362.712:200.212:220.17:044:47Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat7:002.47:152.71:080.11:030.17:054:47Full Moon28Sat
29Sun7:422.47:512.71:520.01:410.07:064:47Full Moon29Sun
30Mon8:202.48:232.72:330.02:180.07:074:47Full Moon30Mon
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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