Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 03m at 5:59 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 11:48 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:36 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - Sep 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:523.16:292.912:390.56:377:38Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:483.17:213.012:480.61:320.46:387:37Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:383.28:093.11:430.52:190.46:397:35New Moon3Sun
4Mon8:253.28:533.22:320.53:020.36:407:34New Moon4Mon
5Tue9:083.29:333.23:170.53:420.46:407:32New Moon5Tue
6Wed9:493.210:113.24:000.54:180.56:417:31New Moon6Wed
7Thu10:283.110:483.24:400.64:520.66:427:29Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:073.011:243.15:200.85:230.76:437:27Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat11:462.911:593.15:590.95:540.86:447:26Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:252.86:381.06:250.86:457:24Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:363.11:062.77:161.17:020.96:467:23First Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:153.11:492.77:581.17:460.96:477:21First Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:593.02:392.68:491.28:371.06:487:20First Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:523.03:402.69:491.29:421.06:487:18First Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:573.04:472.710:521.110:521.06:497:16Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:053.05:452.811:501.011:590.86:507:15Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun6:043.16:363.012:440.86:517:13Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:573.37:243.21:010.61:360.66:527:12Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue7:483.48:113.41:590.42:250.46:537:10Full Moon19Tue
20Wed8:363.48:573.52:520.33:110.36:547:08Full Moon20Wed
21Thu9:243.49:433.63:440.23:570.26:557:07Full Moon21Thu
22Fri10:133.410:313.64:360.24:450.26:567:05Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:033.311:213.55:300.35:350.36:567:04Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:583.26:260.46:280.46:577:02Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:163.412:563.07:220.57:230.56:587:00Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:143.31:572.98:190.68:210.76:596:59Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:153.23:022.89:190.79:240.87:006:57Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:213.04:092.810:200.710:290.87:016:56Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:303.05:132.911:180.711:300.87:026:54Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:343.06:103.012:120.67:036:52Waning Crescent30Sat
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 8:53 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 81% 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 Gibbous (81% 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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