Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : 1:52 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 12m at 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 - Apr 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:012.66:212.612:220.46:517:32Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:532.87:142.612:510.31:190.36:497:33Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:402.98:022.71:400.32:100.26:487:34Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat8:232.98:462.72:240.32:560.16:467:35New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:033.09:282.73:030.33:390.16:457:35New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:393.010:082.73:380.34:190.26:437:36New Moon6Mon
7Tue10:143.010:472.64:110.44:590.36:427:37New Moon7Tue
8Wed10:463.011:272.64:420.55:380.46:407:38Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu11:193.05:140.66:160.56:397:39Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:062.511:53 AM2.95:490.66:530.66:377:40Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:462.512:322.96:290.77:290.76:367:41Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun1:262.51:162.97:130.78:080.76:347:42First Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:102.52:052.88:020.88:540.86:337:43First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:592.63:022.88:590.89:490.86:317:44First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:572.64:092.710:060.810:480.76:307:45First Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:562.85:162.811:140.711:450.76:297:46Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:513.06:162.812:200.56:277:47Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:423.17:112.912:400.51:240.46:267:48Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:323.38:033.01:350.42:220.26:247:49Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:213.48:553.02:270.33:170.16:237:50Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:103.59:462.93:170.34:110.16:227:51Full Moon21Tue
22Wed9:593.510:382.94:080.35:050.16:207:52Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:503.411:342.85:010.45:590.26:197:53Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:453.35:570.56:540.36:187:54Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:332.812:443.16:550.67:470.46:167:55Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:342.81:443.07:540.78:420.56:157:56Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:352.82:482.88:560.89:370.66:147:57Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:382.83:542.79:590.810:320.76:137:58Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:392.94:592.711:000.811:240.76:117:59Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:362.95:562.711:580.76:108:00Waning Crescent30Thu
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 10:15 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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