Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : 10:08 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 19m at 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 - Jan 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:132.13:352.49:24-0.310:37-0.27:264:57Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:192.04:392.510:28-0.311:45-0.37:264:58Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:222.05:392.511:33-0.47:264:59Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:212.06:362.612:48-0.512:38-0.57:265:00Full Moon4Tue
5Wed7:182.17:322.61:45-0.61:38-0.57:265:01Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:122.18:252.52:37-0.72:34-0.67:265:01Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:042.19:172.43:27-0.73:27-0.67:265:02Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:552.110:102.34:15-0.74:19-0.67:265:03Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:462.111:032.25:01-0.65:11-0.57:265:04Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:372.111:562.15:45-0.56:00-0.47:255:05Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:252.16:27-0.46:48-0.37:255:06Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:462.01:132.17:07-0.37:36-0.27:255:07Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:361.92:022.17:46-0.38:28-0.17:255:08Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:301.82:552.18:29-0.29:240.07:245:09Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:261.83:492.19:16-0.210:210.07:245:11Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:231.74:412.110:06-0.211:16-0.17:245:12Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:151.75:302.210:58-0.27:235:13Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:051.86:152.212:09-0.211:52 AM-0.27:235:14Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:511.86:582.212:59-0.312:45-0.37:225:15Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:331.97:392.31:43-0.41:35-0.47:225:16New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:122.08:182.32:24-0.52:21-0.57:215:17New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:482.08:572.33:03-0.53:05-0.57:205:18New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:232.19:392.43:42-0.63:50-0.67:205:19Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:012.210:232.44:20-0.64:35-0.67:195:21Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:432.311:102.35:00-0.65:23-0.67:185:22Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:292.411:592.35:40-0.66:11-0.67:185:23Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:172.46:22-0.67:03-0.57:175:24First Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:512.21:082.47:06-0.58:04-0.37:165:25First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:472.12:062.47:58-0.49:14-0.27:155:26First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:531.93:122.39:02-0.310:24-0.27:145:27Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon4:031.94:212.310:12-0.311:31-0.37:145:29Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 7:09 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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