Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 45m at 9:17 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 3:04 pm (2.7 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 - Aug 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:493.36:312.712:560.76:098:19Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:483.37:282.812:390.61:560.56:108:18Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat7:453.48:242.91:480.52:500.46:118:17Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:403.49:163.02:500.43:400.26:128:15Full Moon4Sun
5Mon9:343.410:073.13:470.34:280.26:138:14Full Moon5Mon
6Tue10:273.310:593.14:420.35:170.26:148:13Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:223.211:533.25:380.36:060.26:158:12Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:183.16:340.36:540.36:168:11Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:483.21:143.07:290.57:420.46:178:10Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:423.12:112.88:250.68:300.56:178:09Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:373.13:092.79:240.79:220.76:188:07Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:363.04:112.610:240.810:170.86:198:06Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:373.05:132.611:220.811:120.86:208:05Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:343.06:092.712:180.76:218:04Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:263.17:012.712:070.81:090.76:228:02Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:143.17:492.812:590.81:570.66:238:01Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat7:583.18:332.91:490.82:390.56:248:00New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:403.19:132.92:340.73:170.56:257:58New Moon18Sun
19Mon9:173.19:483.03:150.73:520.56:267:57New Moon19Mon
20Tue9:523.110:213.03:540.74:250.56:267:55New Moon20Tue
21Wed10:253.110:503.04:310.74:560.66:277:54Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:593.011:203.05:090.85:260.66:287:53Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:343.011:553.15:470.85:580.66:297:51Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:133.06:270.96:320.76:307:50Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:343.212:572.97:100.97:110.76:317:48First Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:193.21:462.88:001.07:550.86:327:47First Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:103.22:432.79:021.18:490.86:337:45First Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:083.23:532.610:191.19:590.96:347:44First Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:183.25:082.611:311.011:180.96:357:42Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:293.26:142.812:360.86:357:41Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat6:333.37:132.912:320.71:340.66:367:39Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 12:10 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 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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