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 2h 25m 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 - Apr 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:323.17:583.01:470.12:15-0.26:507:32Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:243.28:523.02:40-0.13:09-0.36:497:33Full Moon2Sat
3Sun9:133.29:433.03:29-0.14:01-0.36:477:34Full Moon3Sun
4Mon10:013.310:332.94:16-0.14:52-0.36:467:35Full Moon4Mon
5Tue10:493.211:242.85:030.05:43-0.26:447:36Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:393.15:510.16:330.06:437:37Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:172.812:293.06:380.37:220.26:417:38Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri1:112.71:202.97:240.58:110.36:407:39Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:042.62:122.88:120.69:000.56:387:40Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:592.63:082.79:040.79:520.66:377:41Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:572.64:092.710:010.810:430.76:357:42Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:542.65:092.610:590.811:340.76:347:43Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:472.76:032.711:560.86:327:43Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:352.86:532.712:220.612:490.66:317:44Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri7:192.97:392.81:080.61:400.56:307:45Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat7:593.08:212.81:520.52:270.46:287:46New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:353.09:002.82:320.53:100.46:277:47New Moon17Sun
18Mon9:073.19:372.83:100.43:520.46:257:48New Moon18Mon
19Tue9:393.110:132.83:470.44:340.46:247:49New Moon19Tue
20Wed10:133.210:512.84:250.55:170.46:237:50Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:513.211:342.85:060.56:010.46:217:51Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:363.35:510.56:470.56:207:52Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:222.812:253.26:390.67:350.56:197:53Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun1:132.91:183.27:310.68:260.56:177:54First Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:092.92:173.18:300.79:250.66:167:55First Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:102.93:243.09:390.710:270.66:157:56First Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:173.04:373.010:500.611:270.56:137:57Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:213.15:443.011:570.56:127:58Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri6:193.26:453.012:260.41:000.36:117:59Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat7:123.37:413.11:220.41:590.26:108:00Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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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