Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : 9:09 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 45m at 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 - Feb 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:492.111:022.14:53-0.35:04-0.37:135:29Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:212.111:392.15:22-0.35:41-0.37:125:30Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:552.25:52-0.36:18-0.27:115:31Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:182.012:332.26:26-0.37:00-0.17:105:33Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:002.01:172.27:04-0.37:510.07:095:34Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:491.92:092.37:51-0.28:570.07:085:35Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:501.83:102.38:48-0.210:120.07:075:36Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat3:591.84:172.39:57-0.211:22-0.17:065:37Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:031.95:202.411:10-0.27:055:38Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:022.06:202.512:26-0.212:22-0.47:045:39Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:582.27:182.61:22-0.41:27-0.67:035:41New Moon11Tue
12Wed7:512.38:132.62:14-0.62:24-0.87:025:42New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:412.49:072.63:02-0.73:18-0.97:015:43New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:312.510:002.63:50-0.74:12-0.96:595:44Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:222.610:542.54:37-0.75:06-0.96:585:45Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:142.611:482.45:25-0.76:00-0.86:575:46Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:072.66:12-0.66:54-0.66:565:47First Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:422.31:002.56:59-0.57:49-0.46:545:48First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:372.21:552.47:49-0.38:48-0.26:535:50First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:362.12:552.38:44-0.29:49-0.16:525:51First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:392.03:572.39:430.010:47-0.16:515:52Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:392.04:562.310:420.011:43-0.16:495:53Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:352.15:502.311:400.06:485:54Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:262.16:402.312:35-0.212:350.06:465:55Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:142.27:262.31:21-0.21:24-0.16:455:56Full Moon25Tue
26Wed7:562.38:082.42:02-0.22:08-0.26:445:57Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:352.38:472.42:39-0.22:49-0.26:425:58Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:102.49:242.43:14-0.23:27-0.26:415:59Full Moon28Fri
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 6:06 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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