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 1h 30m 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 - Jun 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:482.92:013.08:080.98:290.75:448:27Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:353.02:563.09:051.09:190.75:448:28Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:313.14:002.910:120.910:170.75:448:28Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:323.25:072.911:210.811:170.65:438:29Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:313.36:082.912:270.75:438:30Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:273.47:063.012:190.51:310.55:438:30Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:213.68:013.01:220.52:290.35:438:31New Moon7Sat
8Sun8:153.68:553.12:230.43:230.25:428:31New Moon8Sun
9Mon9:083.69:493.13:200.34:160.15:428:32New Moon9Mon
10Tue10:003.510:433.14:150.35:080.15:428:33Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:543.411:393.15:120.46:000.25:428:33Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:513.36:090.46:510.25:428:33Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:373.112:503.17:060.57:410.35:428:34Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:353.11:483.08:010.68:310.45:428:34First Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:313.12:472.98:580.79:220.55:428:35First Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:283.13:482.89:570.810:130.65:428:35First Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:253.14:482.710:550.811:040.65:428:35Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:203.15:442.711:500.711:540.75:428:36Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:103.16:362.812:440.75:438:36Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:573.27:252.812:430.71:340.65:438:36Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:413.28:112.81:300.72:210.55:438:36Full Moon21Sat
22Sun8:223.28:542.82:140.73:030.55:438:37Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:003.29:342.82:560.73:430.55:448:37Full Moon23Mon
24Tue9:353.210:102.83:350.74:200.55:448:37Full Moon24Tue
25Wed10:083.210:442.84:140.74:560.55:448:37Full Moon25Wed
26Thu10:423.111:182.84:530.85:310.55:458:37Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:193.111:532.95:340.86:060.55:458:37Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:003.16:170.86:410.55:458:37Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:323.012:463.17:010.87:180.55:468:37Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:153.01:353.07:480.88:000.55:468:37Third Quarter30Mon
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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