Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : 7:00 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 08m at 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 - Dec 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:342.66:53-0.27:08-0.17:074:46Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:522.71:352.57:48-0.28:10-0.17:084:46Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:562.52:382.58:45-0.19:14-0.17:094:46Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:042.43:422.69:42-0.210:16-0.17:104:46Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri4:092.44:402.610:38-0.211:16-0.27:114:46Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat5:072.45:332.711:32-0.27:124:46Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun6:002.46:222.712:12-0.312:23-0.37:134:46Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon6:492.47:082.81:05-0.41:11-0.37:144:46New Moon8Mon
9Tue7:362.47:522.81:53-0.41:55-0.37:154:46New Moon9Tue
10Wed8:212.48:332.72:37-0.42:37-0.37:154:46New Moon10Wed
11Thu9:032.49:122.73:19-0.33:16-0.27:164:46New Moon11Thu
12Fri9:452.39:512.63:59-0.33:54-0.17:174:46Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat10:262.210:302.54:37-0.24:33-0.17:184:46Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun11:062.211:112.45:14-0.15:110.07:184:47Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:442.211:512.45:47-0.15:500.07:194:47Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:212.26:20-0.16:310.07:204:47First Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:342.31:002.26:54-0.17:160.17:204:48First Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:192.31:442.27:34-0.18:090.17:214:48First Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:122.22:362.38:23-0.19:130.17:214:49First Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:122.13:342.39:18-0.110:190.07:224:49Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun4:142.14:312.410:16-0.211:23-0.17:224:49Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon5:102.25:252.611:16-0.37:234:50Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue6:032.36:172.712:25-0.312:17-0.47:234:51Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed6:552.37:092.81:22-0.41:16-0.67:244:51Full Moon24Wed
25Thu7:472.48:002.82:15-0.62:12-0.77:244:52Full Moon25Thu
26Fri8:382.48:522.83:06-0.73:07-0.77:254:52Full Moon26Fri
27Sat9:292.49:452.73:57-0.74:03-0.87:254:53Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun10:232.410:422.64:49-0.85:00-0.77:254:54Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon11:202.411:402.55:40-0.85:57-0.77:254:54Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:172.46:31-0.76:53-0.67:264:55Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed12:392.41:142.47:23-0.67:52-0.67:264:56Third Quarter31Wed
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 3:46 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 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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