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 2h 26m at 9:09 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:30 am (3.2 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 - Sep 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:353.05:182.711:280.811:220.96:377:38Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue5:373.06:162.712:240.76:387:37Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed6:323.17:092.812:210.91:160.66:397:35Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu7:223.17:562.91:160.82:030.66:407:34Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri8:073.18:393.02:060.82:440.56:417:32New Moon5Fri
6Sat8:493.19:183.12:500.73:220.56:417:31New Moon6Sat
7Sun9:283.19:533.13:310.73:550.66:427:29New Moon7Sun
8Mon10:043.110:253.14:090.74:260.66:437:27New Moon8Mon
9Tue10:383.010:563.14:450.84:550.76:447:26Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed11:112.911:253.15:210.95:230.86:457:24Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu11:452.911:583.15:581.05:530.86:467:23Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:222.86:371.16:280.86:477:21Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:363.11:042.77:191.17:080.96:487:19First Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:203.21:522.68:081.27:541.06:487:18First Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:113.12:502.69:121.38:531.16:497:16First Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:113.14:032.510:251.210:071.16:507:15First Quarter16Tue
17Wed4:243.15:162.611:321.111:261.06:517:13Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu5:363.16:172.812:320.96:527:11Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri6:383.27:123.012:380.81:280.76:537:10Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat7:353.38:033.21:420.52:190.56:547:08Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:283.48:523.42:390.33:060.36:557:07Full Moon21Sun
22Mon9:193.49:393.53:320.23:520.26:567:05Full Moon22Mon
23Tue10:083.310:273.54:240.24:370.26:577:03Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:583.211:163.55:180.25:240.36:577:02Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu11:503.16:120.46:130.46:587:00Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:083.412:462.97:070.57:020.66:596:59Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat1:023.31:432.88:030.77:540.87:006:57Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:593.22:442.79:010.88:520.97:016:55Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:003.03:502.610:010.99:541.07:026:54Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:062.94:552.710:590.910:581.17:036:52Waning Crescent30Tue
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 12:19 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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