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 11m 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 - Apr 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:412.54:582.610:560.511:370.46:517:32Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:392.65:562.611:550.56:497:33Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:322.76:492.712:290.412:500.46:487:34Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:202.87:382.71:180.31:420.36:467:35Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed8:042.98:242.82:030.32:290.36:457:36New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:442.99:052.82:430.33:120.26:437:37New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:212.99:442.83:200.33:520.26:427:37New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:533.010:212.73:540.44:310.36:407:38New Moon8Sat
9Sun10:233.010:572.74:260.45:100.46:397:39Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:533.011:322.74:590.55:480.46:377:40Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:253.05:330.56:260.56:367:41Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:092.712:043.06:110.57:040.56:347:42Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:502.712:483.16:530.67:460.66:337:43First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:352.71:373.07:390.68:330.66:317:44First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:272.72:333.08:340.79:320.76:307:45First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:262.73:382.99:410.710:370.66:287:46First Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:322.84:502.910:550.611:400.66:277:47Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:353.05:573.012:060.56:267:48Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:313.16:573.012:390.41:110.36:247:49Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:253.37:543.11:370.32:120.16:237:50Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:163.48:473.12:300.23:08-0.16:227:51Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:063.59:393.13:200.14:01-0.16:207:52Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:563.510:313.04:100.24:54-0.16:197:53Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:463.511:253.05:000.25:470.06:187:54Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:383.35:510.36:390.16:167:55Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:212.912:323.26:430.57:310.36:157:56Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:182.81:273.17:360.68:220.46:147:57Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:152.82:243.08:300.89:140.66:127:58Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:132.83:242.89:280.910:070.76:117:59Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:122.84:272.810:270.910:590.76:108:00Third Quarter30Sun
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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