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 13m 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 - May 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:312.712:173.16:200.87:160.76:098:00Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed1:102.71:003.17:020.97:540.86:088:01First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:522.71:483.07:490.98:380.86:078:02First Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:402.82:423.08:440.99:310.86:068:03First Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:362.83:462.99:490.910:310.86:058:04First Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:372.94:552.910:590.811:300.76:038:05Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:353.15:583.012:060.76:028:06Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:283.36:563.112:270.61:110.56:018:07Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:193.47:503.11:240.52:110.36:008:08Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:103.68:433.12:190.43:070.25:598:09Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:003.69:353.13:110.34:000.15:588:10Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:503.610:283.14:020.34:540.15:578:11Full Moon12Sat
13Sun10:413.611:233.04:550.45:480.25:568:12Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:353.45:500.56:420.35:568:13Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:222.912:323.36:470.67:350.45:558:13Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed1:212.91:323.17:440.78:270.55:548:14Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:212.92:323.08:420.89:210.65:538:15Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:212.93:362.99:430.910:150.75:528:16Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:222.94:402.810:440.911:080.75:528:17Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:193.05:382.811:420.811:580.75:518:18Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:103.16:312.812:360.75:508:19Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:573.27:202.912:460.71:280.65:498:20Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed7:403.28:062.91:310.72:160.65:498:20Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu8:213.38:492.92:130.73:000.55:488:21New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:583.39:302.92:520.73:410.55:488:22New Moon25Fri
26Sat9:323.210:092.83:280.74:210.65:478:23New Moon26Sat
27Sun10:043.210:462.84:030.85:000.65:468:24New Moon27Sun
28Mon10:353.211:222.84:390.85:380.75:468:24Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:093.25:180.96:150.75:458:25Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:002.811:49 AM3.26:000.96:520.75:458:26Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu12:392.812:343.26:440.97:300.75:458:27Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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