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 1h 52m 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 - Sep 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:383.17:113.012:290.81:150.66:377:37Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:263.17:563.01:210.72:000.56:387:36Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri8:103.18:383.12:090.62:400.56:397:34New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:503.29:153.12:520.63:170.56:407:33New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:273.19:493.13:320.63:510.56:417:31New Moon5Sun
6Mon10:013.110:203.14:090.74:220.66:427:30New Moon6Mon
7Tue10:343.010:483.24:460.74:520.66:437:28Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:063.011:193.25:240.85:230.76:447:27Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu11:412.911:563.26:020.95:570.76:447:25Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:222.96:421.06:360.76:457:23Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:383.21:072.87:261.07:210.86:467:22First Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:263.21:592.88:181.18:130.96:477:20First Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:213.23:012.79:231.19:180.96:487:19First Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:253.14:132.810:331.010:360.96:497:17Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:393.25:222.911:380.911:490.76:507:15Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:473.26:233.112:370.76:517:14Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:483.37:173.312:560.51:330.56:527:12Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:433.48:093.41:570.32:250.36:527:11Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:363.48:593.52:530.23:130.26:537:09Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:263.49:473.63:450.14:000.16:547:07Full Moon20Mon
21Tue10:163.310:363.54:380.14:480.26:557:06Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:073.211:263.55:310.35:370.36:567:04Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:013.16:240.46:260.56:577:03Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:193.312:573.07:180.67:170.66:587:01Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:133.21:542.98:110.78:090.86:596:59Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:103.12:542.89:070.89:050.97:006:58Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:103.03:572.810:030.910:051.07:016:56Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:152.94:582.810:580.911:041.07:026:55Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:162.95:532.911:490.97:026:53Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:102.96:423.012:000.912:370.87:036:51Waning Crescent30Thu
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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