Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 59m at 6:42 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 12:32 pm (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:36 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - Apr 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:413.08:042.81:530.02:18-0.16:517:32Full Moon1Tue
2Wed8:303.18:542.92:420.03:09-0.26:507:33Full Moon2Wed
3Thu9:153.19:412.93:270.03:56-0.16:487:33Full Moon3Thu
4Fri9:583.110:262.84:090.14:42-0.16:467:34Full Moon4Fri
5Sat10:403.111:112.84:500.25:260.16:457:35Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun11:223.011:582.75:290.36:100.26:437:36Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:043.06:070.56:520.36:427:37Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:452.612:472.96:440.67:320.56:407:38Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed1:312.61:302.87:220.78:120.66:397:39Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:182.52:162.88:030.78:550.76:377:40Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:082.53:082.78:530.89:440.76:367:41Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:032.54:082.69:530.810:370.86:347:42Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:572.65:092.610:570.811:300.76:337:43Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon5:472.76:032.711:580.76:327:44Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:322.86:532.812:210.612:560.66:307:45Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed7:143.07:392.91:110.51:510.46:297:46Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:553.18:242.92:000.42:420.36:277:47New Moon17Thu
18Fri8:363.29:093.02:460.33:300.26:267:48New Moon18Fri
19Sat9:183.39:543.03:310.34:190.26:247:49New Moon19Sat
20Sun10:023.410:413.04:170.35:090.26:237:50Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:493.411:333.05:060.36:010.26:227:51Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:403.35:580.46:530.26:207:52Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:282.912:353.36:530.47:470.36:197:53Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu1:262.91:343.17:510.58:430.46:187:54First Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:272.92:373.08:530.69:410.46:167:55First Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:312.93:462.99:590.610:410.56:157:56First Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:362.94:552.911:040.611:380.56:147:57Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon5:363.05:582.912:060.56:137:58Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue6:313.16:542.912:330.41:050.46:117:59Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed7:213.27:453.01:250.41:590.36:107:59Waxing 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 9:37 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 Waning Gibbous (72% 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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