Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : 6:25 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 21m at 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 - Feb 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:332.28:492.42:51-0.63:03-0.77:135:29New Moon1Thu
2Fri9:112.39:312.53:32-0.73:50-0.77:135:30Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat9:522.410:172.54:14-0.74:38-0.77:125:31Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:362.511:062.44:57-0.75:28-0.77:115:32Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon11:252.511:582.45:42-0.76:19-0.67:105:33Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:162.56:28-0.77:14-0.57:095:35First Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:532.31:112.57:18-0.68:15-0.47:085:36First Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:532.22:112.48:17-0.59:21-0.47:075:37First Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:002.13:192.49:23-0.410:26-0.47:065:38Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat4:082.14:282.310:31-0.411:29-0.47:045:39Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:112.15:302.411:35-0.47:035:40Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:092.26:272.412:27-0.612:36-0.67:025:41Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:022.37:212.51:21-0.71:32-0.77:015:43Full Moon13Tue
14Wed7:522.48:102.52:10-0.72:22-0.77:005:44Full Moon14Wed
15Thu8:392.48:572.42:55-0.73:10-0.76:595:45Full Moon15Thu
16Fri9:232.49:432.43:37-0.63:55-0.66:575:46Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:062.410:282.34:18-0.54:40-0.56:565:47Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:492.411:142.34:57-0.45:23-0.46:555:48Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon11:322.45:33-0.36:04-0.36:545:49Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:002.212:132.46:07-0.26:45-0.16:525:50Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:442.112:552.36:40-0.17:270.06:515:51Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:312.01:392.37:17-0.18:140.16:505:53Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:222.02:302.28:040.09:100.26:485:54Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:192.03:292.29:020.110:080.26:475:55Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:162.04:272.210:060.111:040.16:455:56Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:082.15:202.311:080.011:580.06:445:57Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:552.26:092.412:09-0.16:435:58Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:392.36:562.512:49-0.11:04-0.36:415:59New Moon28Wed
29Thu7:212.57:422.61:36-0.31:55-0.46:406:00New Moon29Thu
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 3:06 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 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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