Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : 9:17 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 16m at 2:33 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - Jun 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:302.94:472.710:441.110:540.95:448:27Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:203.05:432.711:451.011:450.85:448:28Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:073.16:342.812:450.95:448:28Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:523.37:232.812:370.71:430.75:438:29Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:373.48:122.81:300.72:370.65:438:30Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:233.59:002.92:240.63:280.55:438:30Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:113.59:502.93:160.64:190.45:438:31Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:593.510:412.94:090.65:110.45:428:31Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:513.411:372.95:060.66:040.45:428:32Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:483.36:060.66:560.45:428:32Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:362.912:483.27:060.67:470.45:428:33Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed1:362.91:513.18:060.78:400.55:428:33Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:353.02:542.99:080.79:350.55:428:34Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:373.04:012.910:110.710:300.65:428:34Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:383.15:042.811:130.611:240.65:428:35Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:353.26:012.812:120.65:428:35Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:263.26:542.812:160.61:080.55:428:35Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:143.37:442.81:060.62:010.45:428:36Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:593.38:312.81:540.62:490.45:438:36New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:413.39:172.82:390.63:330.45:438:36New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:213.310:002.83:200.74:150.45:438:36New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:593.210:422.73:590.84:550.55:438:36New Moon22Sat
23Sun10:373.111:242.74:370.95:330.65:448:37Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:153.15:160.96:090.75:448:37Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:052.711:54 AM3.05:571.06:420.75:448:37Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:442.712:352.96:381.07:140.75:458:37Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:212.81:182.97:201.07:460.85:458:37First Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:582.82:042.88:061.08:240.85:458:37First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:402.92:552.78:591.09:090.85:468:37First Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:302.93:552.710:011.010:010.85:468:37First Quarter30Sun
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 5:55 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 41% 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 (41% 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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