Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:42 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 20m at 6:42 pm (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (9% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - May 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:112.86:282.712:200.96:108:00Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue6:533.07:142.712:360.91:130.86:098:01Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed7:323.17:562.81:200.82:040.76:078:02Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu8:093.28:362.82:030.72:510.66:068:03Full Moon4Thu
5Fri8:443.39:152.82:440.73:360.66:058:04Full Moon5Fri
6Sat9:213.39:562.83:240.64:210.66:048:04Full Moon6Sat
7Sun10:013.410:392.84:070.75:090.66:038:05Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon10:453.411:282.74:530.75:580.66:028:06Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue11:343.35:450.86:490.66:018:07Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:222.712:283.26:420.87:400.66:008:08Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu1:192.81:283.17:420.98:340.75:598:09Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:192.82:323.08:460.99:320.75:588:10Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:232.93:432.99:550.810:300.75:578:11Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun4:293.04:542.911:020.711:270.65:568:12Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon5:293.15:572.912:050.65:558:13Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue6:243.26:523.012:210.61:050.45:548:14Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed7:143.37:443.01:130.52:010.35:548:15Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu8:013.48:333.02:030.52:520.35:538:15New Moon18Thu
19Fri8:463.49:212.92:490.53:400.35:528:16New Moon19Fri
20Sat9:293.410:072.93:320.64:270.45:518:17New Moon20Sat
21Sun10:113.310:532.84:130.75:120.55:508:18Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon10:523.311:412.74:540.95:570.65:508:19Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue11:363.15:361.06:390.75:498:20Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:302.712:213.06:191.17:190.85:488:21Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu1:182.71:082.97:041.17:560.95:488:21First Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:052.71:572.87:501.28:341.05:478:22First Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:512.72:492.78:401.29:151.05:478:23First Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:412.83:482.79:381.210:001.05:468:24First Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:322.84:482.610:391.210:491.05:468:24First Quarter29Mon
30Tue5:212.95:422.611:381.111:370.95:458:25Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed6:053.06:312.712:361.05:458:26Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 9:42 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 Waning 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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