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 1h 45m at 10:08 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:34 am (3.2 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 - May 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:083.17:312.81:030.61:370.56:098:00Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:523.28:162.81:490.62:260.56:088:01Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:333.28:592.82:300.63:100.46:078:02Full Moon3Tue
4Wed9:113.29:402.83:080.63:510.56:058:03Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:463.210:192.73:420.74:310.66:048:04Full Moon5Thu
6Fri10:203.210:592.74:140.85:110.66:038:05Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:533.211:382.64:470.95:490.76:028:06Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:273.15:231.06:260.86:018:07Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:182.612:053.16:041.07:020.86:008:08Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:572.612:483.06:481.07:380.95:598:09Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:382.71:363.07:351.08:180.95:588:10Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:222.72:292.98:281.09:050.95:578:11Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:142.83:302.99:301.09:580.95:568:12Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:112.94:372.910:370.910:540.85:558:13Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:083.15:392.911:430.811:490.75:558:14Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:023.26:362.912:470.75:548:14Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:533.47:293.012:440.61:490.55:538:15Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:433.58:223.01:390.52:460.45:528:16New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:333.69:143.02:340.53:410.35:518:17New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:243.610:062.93:270.54:350.35:518:18New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:153.511:012.94:220.55:290.45:508:19Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:093.45:200.66:230.45:498:20Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:012.812:073.26:200.77:160.55:498:20Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:022.81:093.17:200.88:090.65:488:21First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:022.92:112.98:200.99:010.75:478:22First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:022.93:152.89:210.99:540.75:478:23First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:022.94:202.710:230.910:460.85:468:24First Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:593.05:202.711:220.911:360.85:468:24Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:513.16:142.712:170.85:458:25Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:393.27:032.812:240.81:100.75:458:26Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue7:233.27:492.81:090.72:000.75:458:27Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 1:21 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 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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