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 1h 00m 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 - May 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:033.48:333.12:140.32:530.16:098:01Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:523.59:233.13:030.33:440.06:078:02Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:383.510:123.03:500.34:330.16:068:03Full Moon3Tue
4Wed10:243.411:012.94:360.45:210.26:058:04Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:103.311:522.95:220.66:090.36:048:05Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:583.26:080.76:540.56:038:06Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:442.812:483.16:540.87:380.66:028:07Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:352.81:383.07:400.98:220.76:018:07Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:252.82:292.98:281.09:060.86:008:08Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:182.83:262.89:211.19:530.95:598:09Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:132.84:262.710:191.110:410.95:588:10Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:062.95:232.711:161.011:290.95:578:11Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:542.96:142.812:110.95:568:12Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:383.07:012.812:160.81:050.85:558:13Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:183.17:452.81:030.71:550.75:548:14Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:553.28:272.91:490.72:430.65:538:15New Moon16Mon
17Tue8:323.39:072.92:330.63:280.55:538:16New Moon17Tue
18Wed9:083.49:472.93:160.64:120.55:528:17New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:483.410:292.94:000.64:570.55:518:17New Moon19Thu
20Fri10:313.411:163.04:470.65:450.55:508:18Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:183.45:380.66:330.55:508:19Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:073.012:113.36:320.77:220.55:498:20Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:013.01:083.27:280.78:130.55:488:21First Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:573.02:083.18:280.79:080.55:488:22First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:573.13:133.09:330.710:060.65:478:22First Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:013.14:233.010:390.711:040.55:478:23Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:033.25:293.011:430.65:468:24Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:013.36:283.012:010.512:440.45:468:25Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:543.47:233.012:570.51:420.35:458:25Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:443.58:153.01:500.42:350.25:458:26Full Moon30Mon
31Tue8:313.59:043.02:400.43:250.25:448:27Full Moon31Tue
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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