Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : in 52m at 1:06 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:223.210:393.54:400.24:460.37:046:51Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:113.111:273.45:320.35:310.47:046:50Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:022.96:240.56:170.67:056:48Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:173.312:572.87:170.77:040.87:066:46Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:093.21:532.78:100.87:530.97:076:45Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:043.02:522.69:051.08:491.17:086:43Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:032.93:562.610:011.09:501.27:096:42Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:092.84:582.610:551.010:531.17:106:40Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:122.85:522.711:461.011:501.07:116:39Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:072.86:412.912:320.97:126:37Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:562.97:243.012:440.91:160.87:136:36Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:392.98:033.11:330.81:560.77:146:34Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri8:193.08:383.12:180.72:320.67:156:33New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:553.09:093.22:590.63:060.57:166:31New Moon14Sat
15Sun9:282.99:393.23:390.63:380.57:176:30New Moon15Sun
16Mon10:002.910:093.24:170.74:100.67:186:28New Moon16Mon
17Tue10:342.810:443.34:580.74:440.67:196:27Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:132.711:253.25:410.85:240.77:206:26Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:582.76:280.96:090.87:216:24Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:113.212:492.67:180.97:020.87:226:23First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:043.11:462.68:140.98:030.97:236:22First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:043.02:512.69:170.99:170.97:246:20First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:132.94:052.610:220.910:350.87:256:19First Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:322.95:142.811:230.711:450.67:266:18Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:422.96:143.012:200.57:276:16Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:423.07:073.112:490.41:140.47:286:15Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:363.17:573.31:480.22:040.27:296:14Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:263.18:443.42:420.02:510.17:306:13Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:143.09:303.43:330.03:350.17:316:11Full Moon29Sun
30Mon10:012.910:143.34:220.14:180.27:326:10Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue10:492.811:003.25:120.25:020.37:346:09Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 3:54 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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