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 2h 09m at 1:52 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 7:23 pm (2.7 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 - Aug 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:243.18:582.92:190.73:080.56:108:18New Moon1Sat
2Sun9:023.29:332.93:050.63:460.46:118:17New Moon2Sun
3Mon9:403.210:083.03:490.54:230.46:118:16New Moon3Mon
4Tue10:193.210:463.14:330.55:010.46:128:15Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:013.211:273.25:190.55:400.46:138:14Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:473.16:080.66:210.46:148:13Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:133.312:373.06:590.67:040.46:158:12First Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:033.31:302.97:550.77:510.56:168:11First Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:563.32:292.78:580.98:470.66:178:09First Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:563.23:382.610:070.99:560.86:188:08First Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:043.14:522.611:150.811:090.86:198:07Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:153.15:592.712:190.76:208:06Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:193.26:592.812:180.71:180.66:208:04Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:183.27:542.91:220.62:110.46:218:03Full Moon14Fri
15Sat8:113.28:443.02:190.52:590.36:228:02Full Moon15Sat
16Sun9:013.29:303.13:110.43:430.36:238:01Full Moon16Sun
17Mon9:473.210:133.13:590.44:240.46:247:59Full Moon17Mon
18Tue10:323.110:563.14:460.55:040.46:257:58Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:163.011:393.15:320.65:410.66:267:56Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:022.96:180.86:170.76:277:55Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:223.112:492.87:030.96:500.86:287:54Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:053.01:372.77:481.07:240.96:297:52Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:493.02:272.58:371.28:031.06:297:51Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:362.93:242.59:311.28:521.06:307:49Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:322.94:272.410:291.29:541.16:317:48Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:352.95:262.511:241.211:001.16:327:46Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu5:342.96:182.612:161.06:337:45Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:263.07:032.812:021.01:050.96:347:43Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:123.17:452.91:000.81:500.76:357:42Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:553.28:233.11:530.72:320.66:367:40New Moon30Sun
31Mon8:363.29:013.22:420.53:110.56:377:39New Moon31Mon
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 4:37 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 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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