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 2h 22m 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 - Nov 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:323.01:082.77:290.67:310.67:366:07First Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:253.02:022.78:180.68:300.67:376:05First Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:242.93:022.79:150.69:390.67:386:04First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:312.93:092.89:170.59:510.56:395:03Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon3:422.84:142.910:170.410:580.36:405:02Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue4:472.95:123.111:150.36:415:01Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:452.96:063.212:010.112:110.16:425:00Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:403.06:583.31:000.01:050.06:434:59Full Moon8Thu
9Fri7:323.07:483.31:55-0.11:57-0.16:454:58Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:232.98:373.32:47-0.22:46-0.16:464:58Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:132.89:263.23:38-0.13:360.06:474:57Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon10:052.810:173.14:300.04:280.16:484:56Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:592.711:102.95:200.15:200.26:494:55Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:542.66:100.26:120.36:504:54Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:062.712:492.66:580.37:050.46:514:54Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:012.61:442.57:460.47:590.56:524:53Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:592.52:412.58:350.48:570.66:534:52Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:002.43:382.59:250.59:540.56:544:52Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:002.44:312.610:130.410:490.56:564:51Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue4:532.45:192.711:000.411:410.46:574:50Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:422.46:032.711:450.36:584:50Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:272.46:442.812:310.312:300.26:594:49Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:102.47:212.81:180.21:120.17:004:49New Moon23Fri
24Sat7:492.47:562.82:010.11:530.17:014:48New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:262.48:292.82:420.12:330.17:024:48New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:012.49:042.83:230.13:130.17:034:48New Moon26Mon
27Tue9:372.49:442.84:030.13:570.17:044:47Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:172.410:282.84:450.14:440.17:054:47Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:022.511:182.85:280.05:330.17:064:47Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri11:512.56:120.06:260.17:074:46First Quarter30Fri
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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