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 27m 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 - Mar 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:332.312:502.66:46-0.27:41-0.26:386:01Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:282.21:442.57:360.08:380.06:376:02Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:282.12:442.48:330.29:380.16:356:03Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:322.03:482.39:350.310:350.26:346:04Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed4:332.14:492.310:360.311:290.26:336:05Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:292.25:442.311:350.36:316:06Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:192.36:342.312:190.112:300.26:306:07Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat7:042.47:202.41:040.11:190.06:286:08New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:442.49:012.41:440.03:020.07:267:09New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:202.59:392.43:200.03:42-0.17:257:10New Moon10Mon
11Tue9:522.510:142.43:530.04:200.07:237:11New Moon11Tue
12Wed10:212.610:472.44:230.04:580.07:227:12New Moon12Wed
13Thu10:502.611:222.44:540.15:360.17:207:13Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:222.711:582.35:260.16:150.27:197:14Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:002.86:010.16:560.27:177:15Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:402.312:442.86:410.27:400.37:167:16First Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:262.31:322.87:250.28:330.47:147:17First Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:192.22:282.78:180.39:380.57:137:18First Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:232.23:342.69:260.410:480.57:117:19First Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:352.34:502.610:460.411:530.47:097:20Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri5:412.46:012.712:020.27:087:21Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat6:402.67:042.712:520.21:100.07:067:22Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:342.88:012.81:480.12:11-0.27:057:23Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:253.08:542.82:38-0.13:06-0.47:037:24Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:143.19:442.83:25-0.13:58-0.47:027:25Full Moon25Tue
26Wed10:013.210:332.84:11-0.14:50-0.47:007:26Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu10:483.211:232.74:56-0.15:41-0.26:587:27Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:373.15:430.16:33-0.16:577:28Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:162.612:273.06:290.27:240.16:557:29Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun1:102.51:192.97:170.48:150.36:547:30Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:052.42:122.78:060.69:070.56:527:31Third Quarter31Mon
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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