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 05m at 9:55 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:22 am (3.0 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 - Mar 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:552.32:152.58:18-0.29:10-0.26:386:01Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:592.23:202.49:19-0.110:11-0.16:376:02Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:032.24:232.410:200.011:08-0.16:366:03Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:022.35:212.411:190.06:346:04Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:562.36:142.512:03-0.212:16-0.16:336:05Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:462.47:032.512:53-0.21:08-0.26:316:06Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:312.57:482.51:38-0.21:54-0.26:306:07New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:132.58:302.52:19-0.22:37-0.26:286:08New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:512.69:102.52:56-0.23:17-0.26:276:09New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:262.69:482.53:30-0.13:56-0.16:256:10New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:582.610:262.54:020.04:340.06:246:11Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:292.65:320.06:110.07:227:12Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:022.412:012.66:030.16:470.17:207:13Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:392.412:372.76:370.17:240.27:197:14Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed1:182.41:182.77:160.18:050.37:177:15First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:022.32:052.78:000.28:550.47:167:16First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:532.32:592.68:520.310:000.47:147:17First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:552.34:042.69:580.311:080.47:137:18First Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:012.45:142.711:110.37:117:19Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:012.56:192.712:120.312:230.17:107:20Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:572.77:182.81:110.11:29-0.17:087:21Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:492.98:142.92:070.02:29-0.37:067:22Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:403.19:073.02:58-0.23:24-0.47:057:23Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:293.29:592.93:47-0.34:18-0.57:037:24Full Moon24Fri
25Sat10:183.210:512.94:35-0.35:11-0.57:027:25Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:093.211:452.85:25-0.26:05-0.47:007:26Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:023.16:15-0.16:59-0.26:597:27Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:422.712:573.07:070.07:53-0.16:577:28Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:382.61:522.97:590.28:480.16:557:29Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:372.62:512.88:550.39:450.26:547:30Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:382.53:542.79:550.510:420.36:527:31Third Quarter31Fri
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 1:08 am — 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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