Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : 1:06 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 36m at 6:03 am (3.4 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 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:242.72:363.08:420.99:320.86:098:00Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:252.83:462.99:530.910:320.86:088:01Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:312.94:582.911:040.711:310.76:078:02Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:323.16:023.012:100.66:058:03Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:273.37:003.012:270.61:130.46:048:04Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:193.47:533.01:220.52:120.26:038:05New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:103.58:453.02:140.43:060.26:028:06New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:583.59:353.03:030.43:580.26:018:07New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:453.510:252.93:500.54:490.26:008:08New Moon9Thu
10Fri10:333.411:182.84:380.65:400.45:598:09Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:223.35:280.76:310.55:588:10Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:122.712:133.16:200.97:190.65:578:11Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon1:082.71:083.07:121.08:060.75:568:12First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:032.72:032.88:041.18:530.95:558:13First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:572.73:022.79:001.29:411.05:558:14First Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:532.84:042.79:591.210:291.05:548:14First Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:482.85:052.610:571.111:161.05:538:15Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:392.95:582.611:521.15:528:16Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:253.06:472.712:011.012:461.05:518:17Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:073.17:312.712:450.91:360.95:518:18Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:463.28:132.71:280.82:240.85:508:19Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:223.28:532.72:090.83:080.75:498:20Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:563.39:312.72:500.83:500.75:498:20Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:303.310:092.73:300.84:320.75:488:21Full Moon24Fri
25Sat10:073.310:492.74:120.85:150.75:478:22Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:483.311:332.74:580.96:000.75:478:23Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:363.25:490.96:450.75:468:24Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:222.812:283.26:430.97:300.75:468:24Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed1:142.91:253.17:390.98:180.75:458:25Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:082.92:253.08:390.99:100.75:458:26Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:063.03:313.09:440.810:060.75:448:26Third Quarter31Fri
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 9:34 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 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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