Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 38m at 4:45 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 10:35 pm (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - Sep 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:163.110:303.14:250.74:340.66:387:37Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:493.011:013.25:020.85:050.66:397:35Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:253.011:373.25:410.95:380.66:407:34Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:052.96:231.06:150.76:407:32Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:203.312:512.87:091.16:560.76:417:31Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:073.31:422.78:031.17:440.86:427:29Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:003.22:432.69:121.28:441.06:437:28Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:013.23:582.610:281.210:031.06:447:26Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:163.15:142.611:361.011:260.96:457:24Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:323.16:192.812:370.86:467:23Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:383.27:163.012:380.81:330.66:477:21Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:373.38:083.21:430.52:240.56:487:20New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:313.38:573.32:400.33:110.36:487:18New Moon13Fri
14Sat9:213.39:443.43:320.23:560.36:497:16New Moon14Sat
15Sun10:083.310:303.44:230.24:390.36:507:15Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:563.111:173.45:140.45:230.46:517:13Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:463.06:050.56:070.66:527:12Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:063.312:382.86:570.76:510.76:537:10Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:563.21:312.77:480.97:360.96:547:08First Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:473.12:282.68:411.08:251.16:557:07First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:423.03:292.59:371.19:221.26:567:05First Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:442.94:332.610:341.110:251.26:567:04First Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:482.95:322.611:261.111:251.26:577:02Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:472.96:242.812:151.06:587:00Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:383.07:092.912:211.01:000.96:596:59Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu7:233.07:493.01:120.91:420.87:006:57Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri8:043.18:253.12:000.82:200.77:016:56Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:413.18:573.22:430.72:550.67:026:54Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:163.19:273.23:230.73:270.67:036:52Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:493.09:573.34:020.73:590.67:046:51Full Moon30Mon
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 7:40 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 96% 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 Waning Gibbous (96% 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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