Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 32m at 5:38 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 11:24 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - May 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:033.58:373.02:040.53:010.36:098:00Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:523.69:282.92:560.43:550.26:088:01Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:413.610:202.93:480.44:480.26:078:02Full Moon3Mon
4Tue10:323.511:162.84:420.55:430.36:068:03Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:273.45:400.56:370.46:058:04Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:152.812:263.26:390.67:310.46:048:05Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:172.81:273.17:380.78:240.56:038:06Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:172.82:302.98:390.89:180.66:028:07Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:192.93:362.89:420.810:130.76:018:08Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:202.94:412.810:440.811:050.76:008:09Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:183.05:392.811:420.811:560.75:598:10Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:093.16:322.812:380.75:588:11Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:563.27:202.812:430.71:300.65:578:12Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:403.28:062.81:290.72:190.65:568:12Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:203.38:502.82:110.73:030.55:558:13New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:583.39:312.82:490.73:440.55:548:14New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:323.210:112.73:250.84:240.65:538:15New Moon17Mon
18Tue10:053.210:502.74:000.95:020.75:528:16New Moon18Tue
19Wed10:383.211:282.74:360.95:400.75:528:17Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:133.15:161.06:160.85:518:18Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:062.711:52 AM3.15:581.06:510.85:508:19Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:452.712:363.16:431.07:260.85:508:19Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:252.81:253.07:301.08:050.85:498:20First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:082.92:173.08:211.08:490.85:488:21First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:583.03:152.99:200.99:400.85:488:22First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:553.14:212.910:270.910:360.75:478:23Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:553.25:252.911:360.811:340.75:478:23Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:513.46:242.912:420.75:468:24Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:453.57:212.912:330.61:460.65:468:25Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:393.68:162.91:340.62:450.45:458:26Full Moon30Sun
31Mon8:313.69:112.92:340.53:390.35:458:26Full Moon31Mon
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 8:31 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 84% 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 (84% 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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