Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : 8:10 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 17m at 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 - Jul 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:343.14:052.810:220.610:290.55:478:37Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:363.25:092.811:240.611:260.55:478:37Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:353.26:072.812:230.55:488:36Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:293.27:022.812:220.51:190.45:488:36Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon7:193.27:532.91:160.52:110.35:498:36New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:063.38:412.92:070.52:580.35:498:36New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:503.29:252.92:540.53:410.35:508:35New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:323.210:082.93:380.64:210.35:518:35New Moon8Thu
9Fri10:123.110:492.94:190.74:590.45:518:35Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:513.111:282.94:590.75:350.55:528:34Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:303.05:380.86:080.65:538:34Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:072.912:102.96:180.96:380.65:538:33Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:442.912:492.86:570.97:080.65:548:33Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed1:212.91:302.87:381.07:430.75:558:32First Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:592.92:152.78:241.08:230.75:568:32First Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:442.93:092.69:211.19:130.75:568:31First Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:373.04:132.610:281.110:120.75:578:31First Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:383.05:182.611:331.011:160.75:588:30Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:373.16:162.712:350.85:598:29Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:323.27:102.812:220.61:330.65:598:29Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed7:253.38:012.91:270.52:260.46:008:28Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:173.48:523.02:270.43:160.26:018:27Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:093.49:413.13:230.34:040.16:028:27Full Moon23Fri
24Sat10:003.410:313.24:170.24:520.16:038:26Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:523.311:233.25:120.25:410.16:048:25Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:463.26:080.26:310.16:048:24Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:173.212:433.17:050.37:200.26:058:23Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:133.21:413.08:010.48:110.36:068:22Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:103.22:412.99:000.59:050.46:078:21Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:093.13:442.810:020.610:030.56:088:20Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat4:123.14:492.711:020.611:020.66:098:19Waning Crescent31Sat
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 4:50 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 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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