Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 46m at 4:57 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:45 am (3.1 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 - Apr 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:022.43:102.69:020.710:020.66:517:32Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:042.44:152.510:040.810:560.76:497:33Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:042.45:182.511:060.811:470.76:487:34Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:582.56:142.512:050.76:467:35Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:462.67:042.612:350.612:590.66:457:36Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:302.77:502.61:200.61:490.56:437:37Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon8:102.88:312.62:010.52:340.46:427:38New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:452.99:092.72:390.53:160.46:407:38New Moon8Tue
9Wed9:162.99:452.63:130.53:570.46:397:39New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:463.010:192.63:470.54:370.46:377:40New Moon10Thu
11Fri10:173.010:552.64:210.55:180.56:367:41Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:533.111:362.64:580.56:010.56:347:42Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:353.15:390.66:460.66:337:43Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:212.612:223.16:260.67:330.66:317:44Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue1:122.61:143.07:170.78:240.76:307:45First Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:072.62:133.08:160.89:230.76:287:46First Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:092.63:202.99:270.810:250.76:277:47First Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:172.74:362.810:420.711:250.66:267:48Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:212.95:452.911:510.56:247:49Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:183.16:462.912:230.512:550.36:237:50Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:113.27:413.01:170.41:550.26:217:51Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:023.48:333.02:090.32:500.16:207:52Full Moon22Tue
23Wed8:503.49:222.92:570.33:410.06:197:53Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:363.410:112.93:430.34:310.16:177:54Full Moon24Thu
25Fri10:223.411:002.84:280.45:210.26:167:55Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:093.311:522.75:140.66:110.46:157:56Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:573.26:010.76:590.56:147:57Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:462.612:483.06:500.97:460.76:127:58Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue1:402.61:402.97:391.08:320.86:117:59Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:332.62:362.88:321.19:190.96:108:00Third Quarter30Wed
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 7:51 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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