Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : 11:40 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 47m at 5:50 pm (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - Oct 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:583.16:343.012:410.57:046:50Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue6:543.17:253.112:580.61:330.47:056:49Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed7:443.28:123.21:530.52:200.47:066:47Full Moon3Wed
4Thu8:313.28:553.32:420.43:020.37:076:45Full Moon4Thu
5Fri9:153.29:353.33:280.43:410.47:086:44Full Moon5Fri
6Sat9:573.110:133.24:110.54:180.57:096:42Full Moon6Sat
7Sun10:383.010:503.24:530.64:510.67:106:41Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:192.911:263.15:350.75:230.77:116:39Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:012.86:160.85:550.87:126:38Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:033.112:442.76:560.96:300.97:136:36Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:413.01:282.67:361.07:100.97:146:35Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:233.02:152.68:201.17:571.07:156:33Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:102.93:082.59:111.18:531.07:166:32Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:062.94:092.610:081.19:591.07:176:30Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:142.85:082.711:041.011:070.97:186:29Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue5:192.95:592.811:570.87:196:28Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed6:143.06:463.012:100.712:480.67:206:26Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu7:053.17:303.21:090.51:370.57:216:25Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri7:533.28:143.42:050.32:240.37:226:23New Moon19Fri
20Sat8:403.28:593.52:570.23:100.27:236:22New Moon20Sat
21Sun9:263.29:443.53:470.13:550.17:246:21New Moon21Sun
22Mon10:143.110:313.54:390.14:430.27:256:19Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue11:043.011:223.45:330.25:350.27:266:18Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed11:592.96:280.36:300.37:276:17Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:173.312:592.87:240.47:270.47:286:15First Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:163.22:012.78:220.58:280.67:296:14First Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:193.03:062.79:210.59:340.67:306:13First Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:272.94:152.710:210.510:390.67:316:12First Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:372.85:192.811:190.511:410.57:326:11Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue5:402.86:142.912:120.47:336:09Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed6:352.97:043.012:390.41:030.37:346:08Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 8:45 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 79% 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 (79% 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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