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 1h 34m 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 - Feb 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:522.02:162.38:08-0.59:05-0.37:135:30Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:531.93:172.29:04-0.310:07-0.27:125:31Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:561.84:182.210:04-0.211:06-0.27:115:32Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue4:561.85:142.211:03-0.27:105:33Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:521.96:072.212:02-0.312:00-0.27:095:34Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:432.06:562.212:54-0.312:54-0.27:085:36Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:302.07:422.21:39-0.41:42-0.37:075:37New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:122.18:242.22:19-0.42:25-0.37:065:38New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:512.19:032.22:56-0.43:05-0.37:045:39New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:252.29:402.23:29-0.43:43-0.37:035:40New Moon10Mon
11Tue9:572.210:162.24:00-0.34:21-0.37:025:41Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:262.210:512.24:30-0.34:57-0.27:015:42Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu10:582.311:272.15:00-0.35:34-0.27:005:44Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:332.35:31-0.36:12-0.16:595:45Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:062.112:142.46:07-0.36:550.06:575:46First Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:502.01:002.46:48-0.27:470.16:565:47First Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:411.91:532.47:36-0.18:580.26:555:48First Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:441.92:572.48:380.010:120.16:545:49First Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:561.94:092.49:530.011:200.06:525:50Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:022.05:172.411:11-0.16:515:51Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:012.26:202.512:21-0.112:23-0.36:505:52Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat6:562.47:182.61:17-0.31:26-0.66:485:54Full Moon22Sat
23Sun7:482.58:132.62:07-0.52:22-0.76:475:55Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:372.79:042.62:54-0.63:15-0.86:455:56Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:262.89:552.63:40-0.64:08-0.86:445:57Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:152.810:472.54:27-0.65:01-0.76:435:58Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:062.811:402.45:13-0.55:54-0.66:415:59Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:582.75:59-0.46:46-0.46:406:00Third Quarter28Fri
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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