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 1h 48m 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 - Apr 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:072.911:412.55:130.46:000.46:527:31Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:463.05:490.46:420.46:507:32Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:232.512:293.06:300.57:260.56:497:33Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri1:102.51:183.07:150.58:170.66:477:34Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:022.52:132.98:080.69:170.66:467:35Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:032.53:172.89:150.710:250.66:447:36Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:132.54:322.810:350.611:300.66:437:37Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:212.75:442.811:490.56:417:38Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:212.86:482.912:300.412:560.36:407:39Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:163.07:453.01:270.31:580.16:387:40Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:073.28:393.02:190.22:53-0.16:377:41New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:563.39:293.03:070.13:46-0.26:357:42New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:443.310:182.93:530.14:37-0.16:347:43New Moon13Sun
14Mon10:303.311:092.94:390.25:280.06:327:44Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:183.35:250.36:190.16:317:45Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:012.812:073.26:120.57:090.36:297:46Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:552.712:583.06:590.67:590.56:287:46Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:492.61:502.97:470.88:490.66:267:47First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:442.62:462.88:400.99:410.86:257:48First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:432.63:482.79:391.010:340.86:247:49First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:422.64:532.610:401.011:240.86:227:50First Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:372.75:512.611:391.06:217:51Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:252.86:422.712:120.812:340.86:207:52Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:102.97:282.712:570.81:260.76:187:53Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:503.08:112.71:400.72:130.66:177:54Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:263.18:502.82:190.72:570.66:167:55Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:593.19:262.82:560.63:390.56:147:56Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:313.210:012.73:320.64:200.66:137:57Full Moon28Mon
29Tue10:033.210:382.74:080.75:020.66:127:58Full Moon29Tue
30Wed10:403.311:182.74:460.75:460.66:117:59Waning Gibbous30Wed
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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