Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 52m at 5:29 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:15 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - May 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:042.712:573.06:580.97:400.76:098:00Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:432.71:423.07:430.98:190.86:088:01Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:262.82:322.98:330.99:050.86:078:02Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:172.83:322.99:340.910:000.86:068:03Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:142.94:382.910:410.910:580.76:058:04Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue5:113.05:402.911:470.811:550.76:038:05Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed6:053.26:363.012:510.66:028:06Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu6:553.47:303.012:530.51:520.46:018:07Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri7:453.58:223.11:500.42:480.36:008:08New Moon9Fri
10Sat8:353.69:143.12:450.43:410.25:598:09New Moon10Sat
11Sun9:253.610:063.13:380.34:340.25:588:10New Moon11Sun
12Mon10:163.611:003.14:310.35:270.25:578:11Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue11:093.511:583.05:280.46:210.25:578:12Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:073.36:250.57:140.35:568:13Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:573.01:073.27:230.58:060.35:558:13First Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:573.02:083.18:210.69:000.45:548:14First Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:563.03:112.99:220.79:550.55:538:15First Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:573.04:162.910:230.710:490.65:528:16First Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:563.15:172.811:220.711:410.65:528:17Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue5:503.26:122.912:190.65:518:18Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed6:393.27:032.912:320.61:130.65:508:19Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu7:253.37:512.91:200.62:030.55:498:20Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri8:083.38:362.92:050.62:480.55:498:20Full Moon23Fri
24Sat8:483.39:192.92:460.63:300.55:488:21Full Moon24Sat
25Sun9:253.39:592.93:240.74:100.55:488:22Full Moon25Sun
26Mon10:003.310:382.84:010.84:480.65:478:23Full Moon26Mon
27Tue10:343.211:152.84:370.85:260.65:468:24Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:083.211:512.85:150.96:010.75:468:24Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu11:453.15:540.96:350.75:458:25Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri12:282.812:263.16:360.97:100.75:458:26Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat1:062.91:113.17:200.97:460.75:458:26Third Quarter31Sat
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 8:22 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 14% 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 (14% 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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