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 00m 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 - May 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:083.38:343.02:130.42:490.26:098:00Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:513.39:193.02:580.43:350.26:088:01Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:323.310:032.93:390.54:190.36:078:02Full Moon3Sat
4Sun10:123.310:462.94:180.65:010.46:068:03Full Moon4Sun
5Mon10:513.211:302.84:560.75:420.56:048:04Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:303.25:330.86:210.66:038:05Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:142.812:103.16:100.96:580.76:028:06Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:582.712:513.06:490.97:340.86:018:07Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri1:402.71:333.07:301.08:100.86:008:08Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:222.72:202.98:171.08:510.95:598:09Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:092.83:142.89:121.19:400.95:588:10Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:012.84:172.810:151.010:340.85:578:11Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:552.95:182.811:190.911:280.85:568:12Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:453.16:132.912:210.85:558:13Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:323.27:043.012:230.71:200.75:558:14Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:193.47:543.01:170.62:160.55:548:14New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:063.58:433.12:110.53:090.45:538:15New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:533.69:323.13:030.44:000.35:528:16New Moon18Sun
19Mon9:413.610:233.13:550.44:520.25:518:17New Moon19Mon
20Tue10:313.511:173.14:480.45:450.25:518:18Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:253.45:450.56:380.35:508:19Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:153.012:233.36:430.57:310.35:498:20Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:143.01:243.27:420.68:240.45:498:20First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:143.02:263.18:420.69:190.45:488:21First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:153.13:322.99:440.710:150.55:478:22First Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:173.14:382.910:470.711:100.55:478:23Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:163.25:392.911:460.65:468:24Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:093.26:332.912:030.512:430.55:468:24Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:583.37:242.912:550.51:370.45:458:25Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri7:443.38:122.91:430.52:270.45:458:26Full Moon30Fri
31Sat8:273.48:572.92:290.63:120.45:458:27Full Moon31Sat
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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