Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 33m at 4:34 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:21 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - Oct 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:592.86:211.06:080.87:056:49Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:083.212:412.87:021.06:520.97:056:48First Quarter2Tue
3Wed12:543.21:292.77:471.07:410.97:066:46First Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:453.12:242.78:411.18:410.97:076:45First Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:453.13:282.89:441.09:530.97:086:43First Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:543.04:382.910:490.911:080.87:096:42Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun5:073.15:413.011:490.87:106:40Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon6:103.26:373.212:150.612:450.67:116:39Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue7:063.27:293.41:180.41:390.47:126:37Full Moon9Tue
10Wed7:593.38:193.52:160.22:300.27:136:36Full Moon10Wed
11Thu8:503.39:083.63:100.13:190.17:146:34Full Moon11Thu
12Fri9:403.39:573.64:030.14:070.17:156:33Full Moon12Fri
13Sat10:303.210:463.54:560.14:560.27:166:31Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:233.011:383.45:490.35:480.37:176:30Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:192.96:430.46:420.57:186:28Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:333.21:182.87:360.57:360.67:196:27Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:313.02:172.88:300.68:330.87:206:26Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:312.93:182.79:250.79:330.97:216:24Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:352.84:202.710:200.810:330.97:226:23Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat4:402.85:182.811:120.711:310.87:236:21Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:382.86:102.912:010.77:246:20Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:292.86:563.012:250.712:470.67:256:19Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue7:162.97:393.11:150.61:310.57:266:17Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed7:592.98:183.12:020.52:110.57:276:16New Moon24Wed
25Thu8:392.98:543.12:460.52:480.47:286:15New Moon25Thu
26Fri9:162.89:263.13:260.53:220.47:296:14New Moon26Fri
27Sat9:512.89:553.14:050.53:560.57:306:12New Moon27Sat
28Sun10:242.710:273.14:440.54:310.57:316:11Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon10:582.711:023.15:230.65:090.67:336:10Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue11:362.711:443.16:030.65:520.67:346:09Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed12:202.76:450.66:390.67:356:08Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 7:27 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 7% 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 Waxing Crescent (7% 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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