Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : 1:20 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 56m at 6:40 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:37 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - Apr 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:342.66:512.512:320.512:470.56:527:31Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:222.77:402.61:210.41:400.46:507:32Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu8:062.88:252.62:040.42:270.36:487:33Full Moon3Thu
4Fri8:452.99:062.72:440.43:090.36:477:34Full Moon4Fri
5Sat9:212.99:432.63:190.43:490.36:457:35Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:532.910:192.63:510.44:270.36:447:36Full Moon6Sun
7Mon10:232.910:532.64:220.55:050.46:427:37Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:532.911:282.54:520.55:430.56:417:38Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:253.05:260.66:220.66:397:39Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:052.512:043.06:030.67:020.66:387:40Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:462.512:483.06:450.77:440.76:367:41Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:322.51:373.07:330.78:330.76:357:42Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:242.52:342.98:300.89:320.76:337:43Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:262.53:422.89:390.810:360.76:327:44Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:332.74:552.810:550.711:370.66:317:45Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:352.86:022.912:050.56:297:46Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:313.07:013.012:350.51:100.36:287:47Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:233.27:563.01:300.42:100.16:267:48New Moon18Fri
19Sat8:143.48:483.02:220.33:060.06:257:49New Moon19Sat
20Sun9:023.59:393.03:100.23:580.06:247:49New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:513.510:292.93:580.24:510.06:227:50New Moon21Mon
22Tue10:393.411:222.84:460.35:440.16:217:51Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:303.35:360.46:380.36:197:52Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:172.712:233.26:280.67:300.46:187:53Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri1:152.71:193.07:220.88:220.66:177:54First Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:132.62:162.98:180.99:150.76:167:55First Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:122.63:192.79:181.010:090.86:147:56First Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:142.74:252.610:211.011:010.86:137:57First Quarter28Mon
29Tue5:112.85:272.611:211.011:500.86:127:58Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:032.96:212.712:170.96:117:59Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 10:00 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 90% 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 Waxing Gibbous (90% 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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