Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:57 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 35m at 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 - Jan 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:202.312:522.46:58-0.67:27-0.67:264:57Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:182.21:472.47:48-0.58:27-0.57:264:58Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:172.12:472.38:42-0.59:29-0.47:264:59Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:192.03:472.39:37-0.410:31-0.37:265:00Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:201.94:452.310:33-0.411:31-0.47:265:01Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:171.95:382.311:28-0.37:265:02Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:111.96:282.412:28-0.412:23-0.37:265:02Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:022.07:152.31:19-0.51:14-0.37:265:03New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:502.08:002.32:06-0.52:01-0.37:265:04New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:342.08:422.32:48-0.52:44-0.37:255:05New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:152.09:222.23:26-0.53:25-0.37:255:06New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:542.010:022.24:03-0.44:04-0.37:255:07Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:312.010:422.14:37-0.44:43-0.37:255:09Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:052.011:212.15:08-0.35:21-0.27:245:10Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:392.05:37-0.35:59-0.27:245:11Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:002.012:142.16:08-0.36:39-0.27:235:12First Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:402.012:532.16:42-0.37:23-0.17:235:13First Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:241.91:382.27:23-0.38:200.07:235:14First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:171.82:322.28:12-0.39:300.07:225:15First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:211.73:352.29:10-0.310:420.07:215:16Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:271.74:382.310:16-0.311:49-0.17:215:17Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:271.85:382.411:26-0.37:205:18Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:231.96:362.412:49-0.312:36-0.57:205:19Full Moon23Thu
24Fri7:172.17:332.51:43-0.51:39-0.77:195:21Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:092.28:272.52:32-0.72:36-0.87:185:22Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:592.39:202.53:20-0.83:31-0.97:185:23Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:492.410:142.44:08-0.84:25-1.07:175:24Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:412.511:082.44:55-0.85:19-0.97:165:25Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:342.55:43-0.86:13-0.87:155:26Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:032.312:262.56:29-0.77:07-0.77:145:28Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:562.11:202.47:17-0.68:05-0.57:135:29Third Quarter31Fri
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 1:46 am — 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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