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 1h 04m 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 - Oct 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:573.11:382.67:481.17:191.17:046:50First Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:433.02:302.58:361.28:051.27:056:49First Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:342.93:302.49:281.29:031.27:066:47First Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:352.84:322.510:231.210:111.27:076:46First Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:412.85:282.611:161.111:171.17:086:44Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri5:402.96:162.712:051.07:096:43Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:302.96:582.912:150.912:510.87:106:41Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:153.07:363.11:100.81:350.77:116:40Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:573.18:143.22:000.62:160.57:116:38Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:373.18:513.32:480.52:560.47:126:37Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:183.19:293.43:330.43:350.47:136:35Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:593.110:113.54:200.44:150.47:146:34Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:433.010:553.55:090.54:590.47:156:32Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:322.911:453.46:030.65:480.57:166:31Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:272.86:590.76:430.67:176:29Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:393.31:272.77:570.87:440.87:186:28Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:393.12:332.68:590.88:540.97:196:26Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:473.03:452.610:020.810:080.97:206:25Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:042.94:562.711:030.711:170.87:216:24Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:182.85:572.912:000.67:226:22Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:192.96:513.012:200.612:530.57:236:21Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:132.97:393.11:180.41:420.47:246:20Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:013.08:233.22:100.32:270.37:256:18New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:463.09:053.22:580.33:080.37:276:17New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:282.99:443.23:430.33:460.47:286:16New Moon25Wed
26Thu10:102.810:223.24:260.44:210.57:296:14New Moon26Thu
27Fri10:512.710:593.15:090.54:550.67:306:13Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:342.611:383.05:510.65:290.77:316:12Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:192.56:330.76:060.87:326:11Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:192.91:052.47:130.86:470.97:336:10Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue1:022.81:512.47:530.97:330.97:346:08First Quarter31Tue
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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