Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 08m at 11:01 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 4:53 pm (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - Dec 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:352.69:503.04:00-0.44:03-0.37:084:46Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:282.510:442.84:51-0.44:56-0.27:094:46Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:242.411:392.75:42-0.35:49-0.17:094:46Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:192.46:31-0.26:420.07:104:46First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:352.51:142.37:19-0.17:360.17:114:46First Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:312.42:102.38:080.08:320.27:124:46First Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:302.33:072.38:580.19:290.27:134:46First Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:302.24:032.39:470.110:250.27:144:46Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat4:272.24:542.410:350.111:190.17:154:46Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun5:182.25:412.511:220.07:154:46Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon6:062.36:242.512:100.012:08-0.17:164:46Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:512.37:042.512:59-0.112:52-0.27:174:46Full Moon12Tue
13Wed7:332.37:412.61:44-0.21:34-0.27:184:46Full Moon13Wed
14Thu8:122.28:142.62:26-0.22:14-0.27:184:47Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:492.28:482.63:06-0.22:54-0.27:194:47Full Moon15Fri
16Sat9:242.29:232.63:46-0.23:34-0.27:204:47Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun10:012.210:032.64:27-0.24:18-0.27:204:48Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:412.310:492.65:08-0.35:04-0.27:214:48Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue11:262.311:392.55:49-0.35:53-0.37:214:49Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:142.36:32-0.36:44-0.27:224:49Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:322.51:062.47:18-0.37:42-0.27:234:50Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:292.42:042.48:11-0.38:48-0.27:234:50Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:342.33:082.59:11-0.39:57-0.37:234:51Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:432.34:122.510:13-0.411:04-0.47:244:51Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon4:472.35:122.611:14-0.57:244:52Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue5:462.36:082.712:07-0.512:14-0.67:254:52Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:432.37:022.71:06-0.71:11-0.77:254:53New Moon27Wed
28Thu7:362.37:542.72:01-0.82:05-0.77:254:54New Moon28Thu
29Fri8:282.38:442.72:51-0.82:56-0.77:254:55New Moon29Fri
30Sat9:182.39:332.63:40-0.83:46-0.77:264:55Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun10:082.310:252.54:28-0.74:37-0.67:264:56Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 1:57 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 71% 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 Waxing Gibbous (71% 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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