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 1h 42m 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 - Sep 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:233.011:333.15:360.85:360.66:387:37Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri11:582.96:140.96:090.76:397:35Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:083.112:372.96:531.06:460.76:407:34Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:493.21:222.87:361.07:290.86:407:32Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:353.22:122.88:271.18:180.86:417:31Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:283.23:132.79:331.19:190.96:427:29Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:303.14:252.710:441.110:330.96:437:28Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu4:423.25:322.811:490.911:470.86:447:26Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri5:493.26:313.012:490.76:457:24Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat6:503.47:253.212:550.61:440.56:467:23Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun7:463.48:173.41:570.42:360.36:477:21New Moon11Sun
12Mon8:393.59:073.52:540.23:240.26:477:20New Moon12Mon
13Tue9:303.59:553.53:480.14:120.16:487:18New Moon13Tue
14Wed10:203.410:453.54:410.15:000.26:497:16Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu11:123.311:363.55:350.25:490.36:507:15Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:073.16:290.46:400.46:517:13Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:303.41:043.07:240.57:300.56:527:12First Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:263.32:022.98:190.78:240.76:537:10First Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:233.13:032.89:170.89:210.96:547:08First Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:253.04:072.810:150.910:210.96:557:07First Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:293.05:092.811:110.811:190.96:557:05Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu5:293.06:052.912:040.86:567:04Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri6:223.06:543.012:140.912:530.76:577:02Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat7:103.17:403.11:060.81:380.66:587:00Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun7:553.18:213.11:550.72:190.56:596:59Full Moon25Sun
26Mon8:363.28:583.22:390.62:560.57:006:57Full Moon26Mon
27Tue9:143.29:313.23:190.63:300.57:016:56Full Moon27Tue
28Wed9:493.110:003.23:580.64:020.57:026:54Full Moon28Wed
29Thu10:223.010:283.24:360.74:330.67:036:53Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri10:543.010:593.25:140.85:050.67:046:51Waning Gibbous30Fri
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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