Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : in 6h 19m at 10:30 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 4:10 pm (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - Apr 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:083.29:422.93:200.03:59-0.36:517:32New Moon1Thu
2Fri9:563.310:322.94:060.04:51-0.36:497:33Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:443.311:242.84:540.05:45-0.26:477:34Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:353.25:430.16:400.06:467:35Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:192.712:293.16:340.27:340.16:447:36Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue1:172.61:243.07:270.48:300.36:437:37First Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:162.52:232.88:240.69:280.56:417:38First Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:182.53:272.79:270.710:260.56:407:39First Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:232.54:372.610:330.811:220.66:387:40First Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:252.65:412.611:350.86:377:40Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:192.76:362.612:150.612:340.76:357:41Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:072.87:262.71:040.51:270.56:347:42Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:522.98:122.71:490.52:150.46:337:43Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed8:323.08:542.72:290.52:590.46:317:44Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:093.09:332.73:060.53:390.46:307:45Full Moon15Thu
16Fri9:433.010:092.73:390.54:180.46:287:46Full Moon16Fri
17Sat10:133.010:452.64:100.64:560.56:277:47Full Moon17Sat
18Sun10:433.011:202.64:410.75:350.66:257:48Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon11:153.111:572.55:150.76:140.76:247:49Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue11:523.15:520.86:520.76:237:50Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:372.512:353.16:350.87:330.76:217:51Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu1:212.61:233.07:220.98:180.86:207:52Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:102.62:183.08:160.99:110.86:197:53Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:072.63:222.99:210.910:120.86:177:54Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:122.84:342.910:350.811:120.76:167:55Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:142.95:422.911:450.76:157:56Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:113.16:413.012:100.612:500.56:137:57Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:033.37:373.11:060.51:520.36:127:58Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:543.58:293.11:590.42:480.16:117:59New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:443.59:213.02:500.33:420.16:108:00New Moon30Fri
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 1:20 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Crescent (30% illuminated). This places Alexandria, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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