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 34m 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 - Jan 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:252.110:352.34:43-0.54:43-0.37:264:57Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:152.111:262.25:27-0.45:31-0.37:264:58Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:032.16:08-0.36:17-0.27:264:59Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:172.112:492.16:46-0.27:02-0.17:264:59Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:062.01:352.07:23-0.27:500.07:265:00Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:571.92:242.08:02-0.18:440.07:265:01Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:521.83:172.08:45-0.19:420.07:265:02Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:491.84:102.19:34-0.110:390.07:265:03Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:431.84:592.110:25-0.211:36-0.17:265:04Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:331.85:452.211:18-0.27:255:05Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:201.86:282.312:30-0.212:13-0.37:255:06Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:041.97:112.41:19-0.31:06-0.47:255:07New Moon12Wed
13Thu7:461.97:532.42:05-0.41:56-0.57:255:08New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:272.08:362.42:48-0.52:44-0.67:245:09New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:082.19:212.53:30-0.63:32-0.67:245:10New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:502.210:092.44:13-0.64:22-0.77:245:11Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:352.310:592.44:57-0.75:13-0.77:235:12Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:242.311:522.45:41-0.76:05-0.77:235:14Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:142.46:26-0.76:59-0.67:225:15First Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:462.31:072.47:12-0.67:58-0.57:225:16First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:432.12:042.38:04-0.59:03-0.47:215:17First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:462.03:082.39:03-0.510:10-0.47:205:18Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:531.94:132.310:06-0.411:15-0.47:205:19Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon4:561.95:142.311:09-0.47:195:20Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:551.96:112.312:17-0.512:12-0.47:185:21Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:512.07:052.31:13-0.61:10-0.57:185:23Full Moon26Wed
27Thu7:432.07:562.32:04-0.72:03-0.57:175:24Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:312.18:442.32:50-0.72:52-0.57:165:25Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:172.19:302.33:33-0.63:37-0.57:155:26Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:012.110:152.24:14-0.54:22-0.57:155:27Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:442.111:012.14:53-0.45:05-0.47:145:28Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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