Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : 5:18 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 36m at 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 - Feb 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:402.111:022.14:43-0.45:06-0.47:135:30Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:172.111:432.05:14-0.35:44-0.37:125:31Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:532.25:43-0.36:22-0.27:115:32Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:232.012:292.26:13-0.37:02-0.17:105:33First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:041.91:082.26:49-0.27:490.07:095:34First Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:501.81:532.27:31-0.28:480.17:085:35First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:451.72:492.18:23-0.19:530.17:075:36First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:491.73:532.29:26-0.110:560.17:065:38Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:491.84:542.210:35-0.111:55-0.17:055:39Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:421.95:512.311:43-0.27:045:40Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:322.16:452.412:50-0.212:47-0.47:025:41Full Moon11Wed
12Thu7:202.27:372.51:39-0.41:45-0.67:015:42Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:062.48:272.52:24-0.52:37-0.87:005:43Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:512.59:162.53:09-0.63:28-0.86:595:44Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:382.610:052.53:54-0.74:20-0.86:585:46Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:262.710:572.44:40-0.75:14-0.86:565:47Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:172.711:502.35:27-0.66:07-0.66:555:48Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:102.66:14-0.57:03-0.56:545:49Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:452.21:042.57:04-0.48:02-0.36:535:50Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:442.12:032.48:01-0.29:06-0.16:515:51Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:502.03:092.39:05-0.110:10-0.16:505:52Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:582.04:172.310:110.011:10-0.16:495:53Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:012.05:192.311:160.06:475:54Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:582.16:152.312:06-0.212:16-0.16:465:55Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:492.27:062.312:58-0.21:10-0.26:445:57New Moon25Wed
26Thu7:352.37:522.41:43-0.31:58-0.36:435:58New Moon26Thu
27Fri8:172.48:352.42:23-0.32:41-0.36:425:59New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:552.49:152.42:59-0.23:21-0.36:406:00New Moon28Sat
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 2:01 pm — 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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