Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 32m at 8:38 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 2:28 pm (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:36 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:43 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - Oct 2033

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:363.12:132.78:261.18:241.07:046:50First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:303.13:132.79:261.19:291.07:056:49First Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:353.04:212.810:321.010:430.97:066:47Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:463.15:262.911:330.911:530.77:076:46Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:513.16:223.112:300.77:086:44Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:483.37:143.312:570.51:250.57:096:42Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:423.38:043.51:570.32:160.37:106:41Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:333.48:533.62:520.23:060.27:116:39Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:233.49:413.63:450.13:540.17:126:38Full Moon9Sun
10Mon10:133.310:303.64:380.14:430.17:136:36Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:053.211:223.55:320.25:350.27:146:35Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:013.16:270.36:290.47:156:33Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:173.31:002.97:220.47:240.57:166:32Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:153.22:002.98:170.58:210.67:176:31Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:153.03:022.89:140.69:210.87:186:29Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:202.94:062.810:110.710:230.87:196:28Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:262.85:072.811:060.711:220.87:206:26Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:272.96:022.911:580.67:216:25Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:212.96:503.012:180.712:460.57:226:23Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:092.97:353.11:100.61:320.57:236:22Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:543.08:163.11:580.52:130.47:246:21New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:363.08:543.22:420.42:510.47:256:19New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:142.99:283.23:230.43:260.47:266:18New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:512.99:593.14:020.53:580.57:276:17New Moon24Mon
25Tue10:252.810:293.14:400.54:310.57:286:16Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:582.711:013.15:180.65:050.67:296:14Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:332.711:383.15:560.75:430.67:306:13Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:122.76:350.76:260.67:316:12Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:213.112:562.77:150.77:130.77:326:11First Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:103.01:452.78:010.78:060.77:336:09First Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:043.02:412.78:540.79:100.77:346:08First Quarter31Mon
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 11:33 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 minimum.

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 (48% illuminated). This places Alexandria, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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