Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 49m at 4:57 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 10:45 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - Jul 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:172.94:542.510:591.210:300.95:478:37Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:103.05:502.512:011.15:478:37Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:003.16:412.51:001.05:488:36Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:483.27:312.612:240.81:550.85:498:36Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:363.28:202.71:250.72:460.65:498:36New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:243.39:072.82:250.63:330.55:508:36New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:133.39:542.93:200.64:190.45:508:35New Moon7Mon
8Tue10:023.310:422.94:140.55:050.35:518:35Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:543.311:333.05:090.45:530.35:528:35Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:483.26:060.46:400.35:528:34Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:273.112:453.17:020.47:270.35:538:34Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:213.11:423.07:580.58:160.45:548:33First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:163.12:412.88:580.69:080.55:548:33First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:143.13:442.710:010.710:040.55:558:32First Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:163.14:492.611:050.711:020.65:568:32Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:163.15:512.612:060.65:578:31Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:123.26:472.61:040.65:578:31Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:043.27:402.712:560.71:580.55:588:30Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat7:533.28:302.71:510.72:460.45:598:29Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:393.29:152.82:410.73:290.46:008:29Full Moon20Sun
21Mon9:223.19:582.83:260.74:090.46:018:28Full Moon21Mon
22Tue10:033.110:382.84:090.74:460.56:018:27Full Moon22Tue
23Wed10:443.011:162.84:500.85:200.66:028:26Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:242.911:532.85:300.95:520.76:038:26Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:042.96:090.96:210.76:048:25Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:292.812:432.86:481.06:500.76:058:24Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:042.91:232.77:281.17:230.76:068:23Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:412.92:062.68:131.18:010.86:068:22Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:232.92:562.59:091.28:470.86:078:21Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:142.93:592.410:181.29:430.96:088:20Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu4:153.05:082.411:261.210:480.96:098:19Waning Crescent31Thu
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 91% 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 (91% 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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