Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 08m at 3:01 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 8:57 pm (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - Aug 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:123.06:250.56:490.56:098:19Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:453.01:052.87:170.77:310.66:108:18First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:363.01:572.78:080.88:140.76:118:17First Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:263.02:522.69:020.98:570.86:128:16First Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:192.93:512.510:001.09:460.96:138:15First Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:172.94:522.510:571.010:391.06:148:13Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:132.95:492.511:531.011:331.06:158:12Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:063.06:422.512:450.96:168:11Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:533.07:302.612:270.91:330.86:178:10Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:383.18:142.71:200.92:170.66:178:09Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri8:193.18:532.82:090.82:560.66:188:07Full Moon11Fri
12Sat8:573.19:272.92:540.73:330.56:198:06Full Moon12Sat
13Sun9:333.19:592.93:360.64:070.56:208:05Full Moon13Sun
14Mon10:083.110:303.04:170.64:420.56:218:04Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:453.111:053.14:580.65:170.56:228:02Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed11:253.111:453.25:410.75:530.56:238:01Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:103.06:270.76:310.56:248:00Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:293.212:583.07:160.87:120.56:257:58Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:173.31:502.88:110.97:590.66:267:57Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:103.22:512.79:181.08:550.86:267:56Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:113.24:022.610:321.010:080.96:277:54Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:223.25:172.611:410.911:250.96:287:53Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:343.26:222.712:440.76:297:51Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:383.27:212.912:370.81:420.66:307:50Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:373.38:153.01:420.62:340.46:317:49New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:323.39:043.12:400.53:210.36:327:47New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:223.39:513.23:320.44:050.36:337:46New Moon27Sun
28Mon10:103.210:363.24:220.44:480.46:347:44Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:573.111:223.25:110.55:300.56:357:43Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:443.06:000.66:100.66:357:41Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu12:083.112:332.96:480.86:490.76:367:40Waxing 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 5:59 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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