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 1h 13m 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 - Aug 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:093.110:362.94:170.64:450.46:108:18Full Moon1Fri
2Sat10:433.111:063.04:550.75:180.56:108:17Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:183.111:403.05:350.75:520.56:118:16Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:583.06:160.86:270.56:128:15Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:193.112:433.06:590.87:050.56:138:14Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:033.11:312.97:470.87:480.56:148:13Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:533.22:262.98:440.98:380.66:158:12Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:483.23:302.89:540.99:410.66:168:11Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:533.24:422.811:060.910:530.66:178:10Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:023.25:492.812:120.76:188:08Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:073.36:502.912:050.61:130.56:198:07Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue7:073.47:463.11:130.42:100.36:198:06New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:033.48:393.22:150.33:010.26:208:05New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:573.49:303.33:110.23:500.16:218:03New Moon14Thu
15Fri9:483.410:203.34:040.24:380.16:228:02New Moon15Fri
16Sat10:393.311:103.34:570.25:250.26:238:01Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:313.25:500.36:130.36:247:59Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:013.212:253.16:430.46:590.46:257:58Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:543.21:192.97:350.67:450.56:267:57First Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:463.12:142.88:280.88:320.76:277:55First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:393.03:122.79:230.99:230.86:287:54First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:373.04:132.610:200.910:170.96:287:52First Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:373.05:132.711:150.911:120.96:297:51Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:333.06:082.712:080.96:307:50Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:243.06:572.812:060.912:570.86:317:48Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:113.17:432.912:580.81:430.66:327:47Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed7:543.28:233.01:470.72:240.56:337:45Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:343.29:003.02:320.63:020.56:347:44Full Moon28Thu
29Fri9:103.29:323.13:140.63:380.56:357:42Full Moon29Fri
30Sat9:443.210:023.13:540.64:120.56:367:41Full Moon30Sat
31Sun10:183.210:333.24:340.64:460.56:367:39Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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