Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : in 16m at 12:24 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 6:38 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - Nov 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:092.91:532.58:090.88:050.77:366:07Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:052.91:502.68:020.88:100.76:375:06Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:092.82:542.79:000.79:210.66:385:04Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:202.83:582.89:590.610:300.56:395:03Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed4:272.84:563.010:550.411:340.36:405:02Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:262.95:493.211:490.26:415:01Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:202.96:403.312:350.112:430.16:425:00New Moon7Fri
8Sat7:122.97:303.41:330.01:340.06:434:59New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:032.98:203.42:27-0.12:240.06:454:59New Moon9Sun
10Mon8:532.89:093.33:19-0.13:150.06:464:58Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue9:452.710:003.24:120.04:070.16:474:57Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:402.610:543.05:050.15:030.36:484:56Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:382.511:522.85:570.25:590.46:494:55Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:362.56:480.36:550.56:504:54First Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:512.61:342.57:380.47:530.56:514:54First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:512.52:332.58:290.58:530.66:524:53First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:542.43:322.59:210.59:520.66:534:52First Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:552.44:272.610:100.510:470.56:544:52Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:492.45:162.610:560.411:400.46:554:51Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:392.46:002.711:410.36:574:50Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:252.46:422.712:310.312:240.36:584:50Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:082.47:202.81:180.21:050.26:594:49Full Moon22Sat
23Sun7:492.47:542.82:010.21:440.27:004:49Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:272.48:262.82:420.22:210.27:014:48Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:032.38:592.83:220.23:000.27:024:48Full Moon25Tue
26Wed9:392.39:342.74:010.23:400.27:034:48Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu10:162.310:152.74:410.24:250.27:044:47Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:572.311:022.75:220.25:120.27:054:47Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat11:422.411:532.76:030.26:020.27:064:47Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:312.46:450.26:550.27:074:46Third Quarter30Sun
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 3:31 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 5% 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 maximum.

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 (5% illuminated). This places Alexandria, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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