Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : 9:55 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 00m at 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 - Aug 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:393.111:082.94:470.75:130.56:108:18Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue11:163.011:432.95:250.85:440.66:118:17Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed11:543.06:030.86:140.66:128:16Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu12:162.912:332.96:420.96:450.66:138:15Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:512.91:122.87:211.07:200.66:148:14Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat1:293.01:562.78:051.08:010.76:148:13Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:133.02:472.78:591.18:490.76:158:11Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:053.03:502.610:071.19:480.86:168:10Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue4:073.14:582.611:151.010:550.76:178:09Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed5:123.16:002.712:180.86:188:08Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu6:133.26:552.912:030.71:170.66:198:07Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri7:093.37:483.01:100.52:110.46:208:05New Moon12Fri
13Sat8:023.48:383.22:120.43:010.36:218:04New Moon13Sat
14Sun8:553.59:283.33:090.23:490.16:228:03New Moon14Sun
15Mon9:463.510:173.34:030.24:370.16:238:01Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue10:383.411:083.44:570.25:260.16:238:00Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed11:313.35:530.26:160.26:247:59Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu12:023.312:283.16:490.37:060.36:257:57Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:573.31:263.07:450.47:580.46:267:56First Quarter19Fri
20Sat1:543.22:252.98:430.68:520.56:277:55First Quarter20Sat
21Sun2:533.13:282.89:440.79:490.76:287:53First Quarter21Sun
22Mon3:553.14:332.710:440.710:490.76:297:52Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue4:583.15:352.811:420.711:460.76:307:50Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed5:563.16:302.812:360.66:317:49Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu6:473.17:202.912:410.71:270.56:327:47Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri7:353.28:063.01:330.62:120.46:327:46Full Moon26Fri
27Sat8:193.28:483.12:210.62:530.46:337:45Full Moon27Sat
28Sun9:003.29:273.13:040.63:310.46:347:43Full Moon28Sun
29Mon9:383.210:023.13:440.64:050.56:357:42Full Moon29Mon
30Tue10:143.110:333.14:220.74:360.56:367:40Full Moon30Tue
31Wed10:493.111:033.14:590.75:060.66:377:39Waning Gibbous31Wed
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 6:54 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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