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 36m 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 - Oct 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:302.911:363.25:530.85:410.77:056:49Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:102.96:340.96:220.77:066:48Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:193.312:562.87:181.07:070.87:066:46Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:083.21:482.88:091.08:000.87:076:45Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:023.22:482.89:101.09:040.97:086:43Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:053.13:582.810:180.910:210.87:096:42Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:183.15:082.911:220.811:340.77:106:40Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:303.16:093.112:220.67:116:39Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:323.27:043.312:410.51:180.47:126:37Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:293.37:563.41:430.32:110.27:136:36New Moon10Mon
11Tue8:223.38:463.52:390.13:000.17:146:34New Moon11Tue
12Wed9:133.39:343.63:320.03:470.17:156:33New Moon12Wed
13Thu10:023.310:223.54:240.14:350.17:166:31Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:523.111:113.45:160.25:230.37:176:30Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:453.06:080.36:130.47:186:28Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:033.312:412.97:010.47:030.67:196:27Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:573.21:372.87:520.67:540.77:206:25First Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:523.02:352.78:450.78:490.87:216:24First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:502.93:352.79:380.89:470.97:226:23First Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:532.84:362.710:320.810:460.97:236:21First Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:552.85:322.811:230.811:420.87:246:20Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:502.86:222.912:110.77:256:19Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:402.97:072.912:340.712:560.67:266:17Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon7:252.97:483.01:240.61:390.57:276:16Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue8:072.98:253.12:100.52:180.47:286:15Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:462.98:583.12:530.42:550.47:296:14Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:222.99:283.13:340.43:300.47:306:12Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:562.99:583.14:140.44:040.47:326:11Full Moon28Fri
29Sat10:302.810:323.24:540.54:410.47:336:10Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:072.811:123.25:360.55:220.47:346:09Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon11:502.711:583.16:200.66:080.57:356:08Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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