Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 25m at 8:16 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 2:08 pm (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:36 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - Nov 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:402.83:342.59:390.89:420.87:366:07Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:462.84:372.610:380.710:530.77:376:06Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri4:562.85:342.811:340.611:590.57:386:05Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:572.96:263.012:290.47:396:03Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:523.06:163.21:010.312:220.26:405:02Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:443.07:053.31:000.11:130.06:415:01New Moon6Mon
7Tue7:343.07:533.41:55-0.12:02-0.16:425:00New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:243.08:413.42:47-0.12:51-0.16:435:00New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:142.99:313.43:41-0.13:42-0.16:444:59Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:072.810:243.24:35-0.14:360.06:464:58Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:042.711:213.15:300.05:320.16:474:57Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:042.66:250.16:300.26:484:56First Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:212.91:052.67:200.27:300.36:494:55First Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:222.82:082.58:160.38:320.46:504:54First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:282.63:122.59:120.39:350.46:514:54First Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:342.64:132.610:070.310:340.46:524:53Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:342.65:062.710:580.211:300.36:534:52Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:272.65:542.811:470.26:544:52Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:162.66:382.812:230.212:320.16:554:51Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:012.67:192.91:110.11:140.16:574:50Full Moon20Mon
21Tue7:442.67:572.91:550.01:520.16:584:50Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:242.68:322.82:370.02:270.16:594:49Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:032.59:042.83:170.13:010.17:004:49Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:402.49:362.83:550.23:350.27:014:48Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:162.310:092.74:340.24:110.27:024:48Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:532.310:472.75:120.24:520.37:034:48Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:312.311:312.75:490.35:350.37:044:47Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:132.36:270.36:220.37:054:47Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:192.612:592.47:090.27:130.37:064:47Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:122.61:522.47:570.28:140.27:074:46Third Quarter30Thu
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 11:12 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (52% illuminated). This places Alexandria, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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