Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 46m at 1:38 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 7:32 pm (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - Sep 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:373.38:093.11:410.62:280.56:387:37Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:303.48:573.22:380.43:150.46:387:36Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:203.49:443.43:320.34:000.36:397:34Full Moon3Fri
4Sat10:093.410:313.44:240.24:460.26:407:33Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:593.311:213.45:180.25:330.36:417:31Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:523.26:130.36:210.36:427:30Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:133.412:483.07:090.57:110.56:437:28Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:083.31:452.98:060.68:030.66:447:26Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:053.22:462.89:070.89:000.86:457:25Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:063.13:532.710:090.810:030.96:467:23Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:133.05:002.711:100.811:070.96:467:22Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:193.06:002.812:070.86:477:20Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:173.06:532.912:070.912:590.76:487:18Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:083.17:423.01:030.81:470.66:497:17Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed7:553.18:253.11:540.72:300.56:507:15New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:383.19:053.12:400.73:080.56:517:14New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:173.19:413.13:210.73:430.66:527:12New Moon17Fri
18Sat9:543.110:143.14:000.74:140.66:537:10New Moon18Sat
19Sun10:293.010:453.14:370.84:430.76:547:09Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:032.911:143.15:140.95:110.86:547:07Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:362.811:463.15:511.05:410.86:557:06Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:122.86:291.16:150.96:567:04Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:233.112:532.77:091.16:550.96:577:02First Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:063.11:392.67:561.27:421.06:587:01First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:553.12:352.68:541.28:381.16:596:59First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:533.13:442.610:041.29:501.17:006:58First Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:043.04:572.711:111.111:091.07:016:56Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:173.15:592.812:110.97:026:54Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:213.26:543.012:200.81:060.77:036:53Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu7:183.37:443.31:240.51:580.57:036:51Full Moon30Thu
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 4:35 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 92% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (92% illuminated). This places Alexandria, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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