Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : 10:03 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 26m at 3:25 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - Dec 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:502.33:212.48:580.39:430.47:074:46First Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:492.34:132.49:510.210:430.37:084:46Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:442.35:012.610:440.111:410.27:094:46Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:332.45:462.711:370.07:104:46Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:202.46:312.812:370.012:30-0.27:114:46Full Moon5Sat
6Sun7:072.57:162.91:30-0.11:22-0.37:124:46Full Moon6Sun
7Mon7:532.58:032.92:19-0.32:13-0.47:134:46Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:392.58:502.93:08-0.43:04-0.47:134:46Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:282.59:402.93:58-0.43:57-0.47:144:46Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:202.510:342.84:49-0.44:54-0.47:154:46Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:152.511:322.75:41-0.45:51-0.47:164:46Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:132.56:32-0.46:49-0.37:174:46Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:322.61:112.57:25-0.47:49-0.37:174:46Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:342.42:122.58:21-0.38:52-0.27:184:47Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:392.33:162.59:18-0.39:55-0.37:194:47Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:452.34:172.510:15-0.310:56-0.37:194:47Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:462.35:122.611:10-0.411:54-0.47:204:48Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:412.36:042.612:03-0.47:214:48Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:322.36:522.612:48-0.512:54-0.47:214:48New Moon19Sat
20Sun7:212.37:372.61:38-0.51:41-0.57:224:49New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:072.38:192.62:23-0.62:24-0.47:224:49New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:502.39:002.63:06-0.53:05-0.47:234:50New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:322.29:402.53:46-0.53:45-0.37:234:50Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:132.210:202.44:24-0.44:24-0.27:244:51Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:532.211:012.35:01-0.35:03-0.27:244:51Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:312.111:422.35:34-0.35:42-0.27:244:52Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:082.16:05-0.26:20-0.17:254:53First Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:232.212:452.26:38-0.27:02-0.17:254:53First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:062.21:252.27:15-0.27:520.07:254:54First Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:542.12:142.28:00-0.28:520.07:254:55First Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:522.03:112.28:53-0.310:020.07:264:56Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 6:44 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (62% illuminated). This places Alexandria, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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