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 1h 51m 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 - Aug 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:193.06:092.512:291.06:108:18Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:183.17:042.61:260.86:118:17Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:133.27:562.81:060.72:190.66:128:16New Moon3Sun
4Mon8:073.38:452.92:100.53:070.46:138:15New Moon4Mon
5Tue8:593.39:333.13:070.43:530.36:138:14New Moon5Tue
6Wed9:493.310:203.24:010.34:380.26:148:13Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:403.311:103.34:540.25:250.26:158:12Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:323.25:490.36:120.26:168:10Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:023.312:273.16:450.47:000.36:178:09Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:553.31:222.97:410.57:480.46:188:08First Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:503.22:202.88:390.68:400.56:198:07First Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:483.23:222.69:420.89:370.76:208:06First Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:503.14:302.610:450.810:390.86:218:04Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu4:543.05:342.611:450.811:400.96:228:03Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri5:543.06:322.712:420.76:228:02Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:483.17:242.812:390.81:340.66:238:00Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:373.18:122.81:340.82:200.56:247:59Full Moon17Sun
18Mon8:233.18:542.92:230.73:010.56:257:58Full Moon18Mon
19Tue9:043.19:333.03:070.73:380.56:267:56Full Moon19Tue
20Wed9:433.110:083.03:470.74:110.66:277:55Full Moon20Wed
21Thu10:203.010:413.04:260.74:420.66:287:54Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:563.011:123.05:030.85:100.76:297:52Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:302.911:423.05:390.95:370.76:307:51Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:052.86:171.06:080.76:317:49Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:163.012:432.76:561.16:430.86:317:48Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:553.11:252.67:391.27:230.86:327:46Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:393.12:152.58:321.38:110.96:337:45Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:303.13:172.59:411.39:101.06:347:43Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:323.04:322.510:541.210:241.06:357:42Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat4:453.05:412.611:581.111:410.96:367:40Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun5:543.16:392.812:560.96:377:39Waning Crescent31Sun
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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