Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : 6:04 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 52m at 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 - Sep 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:393.26:213.012:370.66:377:38Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue6:403.37:163.112:460.61:330.46:387:36Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed7:363.38:083.21:450.42:240.36:397:35New Moon3Wed
4Thu8:273.38:563.32:400.33:110.26:407:33New Moon4Thu
5Fri9:153.39:423.33:300.33:550.26:417:32New Moon5Fri
6Sat10:013.310:263.34:180.34:380.36:427:30Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:473.211:093.35:050.45:190.56:437:28Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon11:333.011:543.25:510.65:590.66:437:27Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:212.96:380.86:380.76:447:25Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:403.11:102.87:230.97:160.96:457:24First Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:263.12:012.78:091.07:561.06:467:22First Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:143.02:552.68:591.18:431.16:477:21First Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:082.93:542.69:521.29:401.16:487:19First Quarter13Sat
14Sun4:092.94:542.610:471.110:431.16:497:17Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon5:092.95:482.711:391.111:421.06:507:16Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue6:023.06:352.812:280.96:517:14Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:493.17:173.012:380.91:150.86:517:13Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu7:323.17:563.11:310.71:590.66:527:11Full Moon18Thu
19Fri8:133.28:323.22:200.62:400.56:537:09Full Moon19Fri
20Sat8:533.39:093.33:060.53:200.46:547:08Full Moon20Sat
21Sun9:323.39:473.43:510.53:590.46:557:06Full Moon21Sun
22Mon10:143.310:283.54:370.54:410.46:567:04Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:583.211:133.55:260.55:260.46:577:03Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:483.16:190.66:150.56:587:01Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:033.412:433.07:130.77:090.66:597:00Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:583.41:422.98:110.88:080.77:006:58Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:573.22:462.99:130.89:140.87:006:56Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:043.13:572.810:160.810:250.87:016:55Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:183.15:062.911:180.711:310.77:026:53Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue5:283.16:073.012:150.67:036:52Waning Crescent30Tue
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 2:39 pm — 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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