Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 33m at 10:03 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 3:53 pm (2.5 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 - Mar 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:572.35:152.611:20-0.26:386:01Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:562.56:172.712:17-0.212:28-0.46:376:02Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:522.67:142.81:13-0.41:29-0.66:356:03Full Moon3Thu
4Fri7:452.88:092.82:05-0.52:25-0.76:346:04Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:352.99:022.82:54-0.63:18-0.86:326:05Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:252.99:542.73:42-0.64:11-0.76:316:06Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:152.910:472.64:31-0.55:04-0.66:296:07Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:072.811:422.55:19-0.45:56-0.56:286:08Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:002.86:07-0.36:48-0.36:266:09Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:362.512:522.76:55-0.17:40-0.16:256:10Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:312.41:462.67:450.18:350.06:236:11Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:292.32:452.58:400.29:310.26:226:12Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:292.34:462.410:380.311:260.27:207:13Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:282.35:442.411:350.37:197:14Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:212.46:372.512:180.212:310.37:177:15Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed7:102.57:262.51:070.21:230.27:157:16Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:542.68:112.61:530.12:110.17:147:17Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:352.68:532.62:340.12:560.07:127:18New Moon18Fri
19Sat9:112.79:302.63:120.03:370.07:117:19New Moon19Sat
20Sun9:432.710:062.63:470.04:160.07:097:20New Moon20Sun
21Mon10:122.810:402.64:210.14:550.07:087:21New Moon21Mon
22Tue10:432.811:162.64:540.15:350.17:067:22Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:172.911:552.65:300.16:160.17:047:23Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:582.96:090.26:580.27:037:24Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:392.612:442.96:510.27:430.37:017:25First Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:282.61:342.97:370.38:350.37:007:26First Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:212.62:312.98:320.39:390.46:587:27First Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:242.63:372.89:410.410:460.46:577:28First Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:332.64:502.810:570.411:500.36:557:29Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:382.75:592.812:090.26:547:30Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu6:372.97:012.912:510.21:140.06:527:31Waxing 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 12:58 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 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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