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 31m 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 - Oct 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:233.010:313.34:420.84:330.67:056:49Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:002.911:103.35:250.85:100.67:066:48Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:442.811:553.36:120.95:520.77:076:46Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:332.87:031.06:410.87:076:45Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:453.31:292.77:591.07:370.97:086:43Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:423.22:332.69:031.18:461.07:096:42Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:473.03:472.610:111.010:081.07:106:40Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:053.05:012.711:150.911:230.87:116:38Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:223.06:032.912:130.77:126:37Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:273.16:583.112:300.61:070.67:136:36Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:233.17:493.31:300.41:580.47:146:34New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:143.28:363.42:250.22:450.37:156:33New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:023.29:213.43:160.23:280.37:166:31New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:483.110:053.44:050.24:100.37:176:30New Moon14Mon
15Tue10:333.010:483.34:530.34:520.47:186:28Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:202.811:343.25:420.55:330.67:196:27Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:102.76:310.66:160.87:206:25Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:213.11:032.67:180.87:010.97:216:24Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:103.01:562.58:060.97:481.07:226:23First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:032.92:522.58:541.08:421.17:236:21First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:002.73:522.59:451.09:431.17:246:20First Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:052.74:512.510:361.010:451.07:256:19First Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:062.75:422.711:240.911:430.97:266:17Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:002.76:272.812:090.87:276:16Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:462.87:082.912:360.812:520.77:286:15Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:282.87:443.01:270.61:340.57:296:14Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun8:072.88:193.12:140.52:130.47:316:12Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:452.88:523.22:580.52:510.47:326:11Full Moon28Mon
29Tue9:212.89:283.23:420.53:290.47:336:10Full Moon29Tue
30Wed10:002.810:073.34:260.54:080.47:346:09Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu10:422.710:503.25:130.54:520.47:356:08Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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