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 35m at 5:18 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 11:08 pm (3.0 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 - Sep 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:383.14:272.610:440.910:420.96:377:38Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:493.05:352.711:450.811:480.96:387:36Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:543.06:342.812:420.76:397:35Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:513.17:262.912:490.81:340.66:407:33Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:423.18:133.01:450.72:200.56:417:31Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:293.18:563.12:350.63:020.56:427:30Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:123.19:343.13:200.63:390.56:437:28Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:523.110:113.14:010.64:130.66:447:27Full Moon8Tue
9Wed10:303.010:453.14:410.74:440.76:447:25Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:082.911:193.15:210.85:130.86:457:24Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:472.811:533.16:001.05:410.86:467:22Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:262.76:401.16:130.96:477:20Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:293.11:072.67:211.26:521.06:487:19Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:083.01:522.58:061.37:361.06:497:17Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:543.02:452.59:001.38:301.16:507:16Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:482.93:512.510:021.39:361.16:517:14Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:562.94:582.611:031.210:501.16:527:12Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:073.05:552.711:591.111:580.96:527:11Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:093.16:442.912:510.96:537:09Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:023.27:313.21:000.71:400.76:547:08Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:523.38:163.41:570.52:260.56:557:06New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:393.39:003.52:500.33:100.36:567:04New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:263.39:453.63:410.33:540.36:577:03New Moon23Wed
24Thu10:133.310:323.64:320.34:390.36:587:01Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:023.111:213.55:260.45:270.46:597:00Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:553.06:220.56:190.57:006:58Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:153.412:522.97:190.77:140.77:016:56First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:123.31:542.78:180.88:140.87:016:55First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:133.13:012.79:190.99:201.07:026:53First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:213.04:122.710:210.910:291.07:036:52First 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 8:13 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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