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 8m 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 - Dec 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:002.59:082.83:20-0.33:11-0.17:074:46Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:452.49:502.74:05-0.23:510.07:084:46Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:312.310:332.64:49-0.14:320.17:094:46Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:182.211:182.55:310.05:140.27:104:46Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:042.26:100.15:560.37:114:46Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:042.412:492.26:470.26:400.37:124:46Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:512.31:342.27:240.27:280.37:134:46Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:412.32:222.28:040.28:220.37:144:46Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:372.23:142.28:500.29:230.37:144:46Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:362.14:052.39:390.210:230.27:154:46Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed4:302.14:522.410:290.111:220.17:164:46Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:202.25:372.511:200.07:174:46Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:072.26:212.712:200.012:11-0.27:174:46Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:532.27:052.71:14-0.11:03-0.37:184:47New Moon14Sat
15Sun7:382.27:502.82:05-0.21:54-0.37:194:47New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:252.38:372.82:54-0.32:45-0.47:204:47New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:132.39:262.83:44-0.43:38-0.47:204:48Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:032.310:202.74:34-0.44:35-0.47:214:48Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:582.311:172.65:26-0.45:33-0.47:214:48Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:562.36:17-0.46:32-0.47:224:49First Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:182.512:542.37:08-0.47:32-0.37:224:49First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:192.41:542.38:02-0.48:35-0.37:234:50First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:242.22:572.38:58-0.39:39-0.37:234:50First Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:302.23:592.49:54-0.410:41-0.37:244:51Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:312.24:572.410:49-0.411:40-0.47:244:52Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:272.25:492.511:43-0.47:244:52Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:202.26:382.512:36-0.512:35-0.47:254:53Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat7:092.27:242.51:28-0.61:23-0.57:254:54Full Moon28Sat
29Sun7:572.28:072.52:15-0.62:08-0.47:254:54Full Moon29Sun
30Mon8:422.18:492.52:59-0.62:50-0.47:264:55Full Moon30Mon
31Tue9:252.19:262.43:41-0.53:31-0.37:264:56Full Moon31Tue
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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