Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : 5:41 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 20m at 10:33 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - Jul 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:313.111:172.74:310.85:250.65:468:37Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:073.011:532.75:110.95:590.65:478:37Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:453.05:520.96:320.75:478:36Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:272.812:273.06:340.97:040.75:488:36Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue1:042.91:112.97:180.97:390.75:498:36First Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:452.91:592.98:040.98:190.75:498:36First Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:313.02:532.88:590.99:060.75:508:36First Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:253.13:552.710:060.910:010.75:508:35First Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:253.25:022.711:180.911:020.75:518:35Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun5:263.36:052.712:270.85:528:35Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon6:243.47:042.712:060.61:320.65:528:34Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue7:213.48:012.81:140.62:310.45:538:34Full Moon12Tue
13Wed8:163.58:562.82:200.53:240.35:548:33Full Moon13Wed
14Thu9:113.49:502.93:200.44:150.25:548:33Full Moon14Thu
15Fri10:053.410:433.04:180.45:050.25:558:32Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:003.211:393.05:150.45:550.25:568:32Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:573.16:120.46:440.35:578:31Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:353.012:553.07:080.57:320.45:578:30Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue1:303.01:522.98:040.68:190.55:588:30Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:253.02:492.79:010.79:080.65:598:29Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:213.03:492.610:000.89:580.76:008:28Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:193.04:492.610:580.810:500.76:018:28Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:153.05:462.611:550.811:410.86:018:27Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun6:073.06:392.612:490.76:028:26Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:543.17:282.712:320.81:390.66:038:25Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue7:393.18:152.71:220.82:240.56:048:25Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed8:213.18:582.82:090.73:050.56:058:24New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:593.19:362.82:520.73:430.56:068:23New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:353.110:112.83:330.74:180.56:068:22New Moon29Fri
30Sat10:093.110:442.84:120.74:510.56:078:21New Moon30Sat
31Sun10:433.111:152.94:510.75:240.66:088:20Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 2:07 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 9% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated). This places Alexandria, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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