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 57m 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 - Dec 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:122.712:422.67:010.07:250.17:084:46First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:062.61:422.67:490.08:250.17:094:46First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:122.52:422.68:490.09:370.07:104:46First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:182.53:482.79:49-0.110:43-0.17:114:46Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:242.54:482.810:49-0.211:43-0.27:114:46Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:242.55:482.911:49-0.37:124:46Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:242.56:422.912:43-0.412:43-0.47:134:46Full Moon7Fri
8Sat7:182.57:302.91:37-0.51:37-0.47:144:46Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:062.58:182.92:31-0.52:31-0.47:154:46Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:542.59:062.83:19-0.53:19-0.47:164:46Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:482.410:002.74:07-0.54:07-0.37:164:46Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:362.410:482.54:55-0.45:01-0.27:174:46Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:242.311:422.45:37-0.35:49-0.17:184:47Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:182.36:19-0.26:310.07:194:47Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:302.31:062.37:01-0.17:190.17:194:47Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:242.21:542.27:430.08:130.17:204:47Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:182.12:482.28:250.09:070.27:204:48Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:122.03:422.29:130.110:070.27:214:48Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:122.04:362.310:010.011:010.17:224:49Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:002.05:242.310:550.011:550.07:224:49Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:542.06:062.411:43-0.17:234:50Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:362.06:482.412:49-0.112:37-0.27:234:50New Moon22Sat
23Sun7:182.17:242.51:31-0.21:25-0.37:244:51New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:002.18:062.52:19-0.32:13-0.47:244:51New Moon24Mon
25Tue8:362.28:482.53:01-0.43:01-0.47:244:52New Moon25Tue
26Wed9:182.29:302.63:43-0.53:43-0.57:254:53Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:002.310:182.54:25-0.54:37-0.57:254:53Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:422.411:062.55:07-0.55:25-0.57:254:54Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:362.45:55-0.66:19-0.57:254:55Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:002.412:242.46:37-0.67:13-0.57:264:55First Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:542.31:182.47:25-0.58:13-0.47:264:56First Quarter31Mon
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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