Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : 5:52 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 37m at 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 - Oct 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:073.112:492.67:031.06:301.07:046:50Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:483.01:372.67:451.17:121.07:056:49Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:323.02:272.58:301.28:011.17:066:47Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:222.93:232.59:211.29:001.17:076:46Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:222.84:232.610:161.210:081.17:086:44Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:302.85:192.711:091.111:131.07:096:43Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu5:312.96:062.811:591.07:106:41Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:232.96:503.012:130.812:460.87:116:40Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:093.07:313.21:090.71:320.67:126:38Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:543.18:123.42:020.52:160.57:126:37New Moon10Sun
11Mon8:373.18:543.52:520.42:590.47:136:35New Moon11Mon
12Tue9:213.19:373.53:410.43:420.37:146:34New Moon12Tue
13Wed10:063.110:223.54:310.44:270.37:156:32Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:543.011:113.55:240.55:170.47:166:31Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:472.96:200.66:130.57:176:29Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:053.312:472.87:160.67:130.77:186:28First Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:043.21:502.78:140.78:170.87:196:26First Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:083.02:582.79:150.89:260.87:206:25First Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:192.94:082.710:160.710:340.87:216:24First Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:332.85:142.811:140.711:380.77:226:22Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:382.86:112.912:080.67:236:21Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:342.97:013.012:370.512:590.57:246:20Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:242.97:473.11:310.41:460.47:266:18Full Moon23Sat
24Sun8:102.98:293.22:210.32:280.47:276:17Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:532.99:083.23:070.33:070.47:286:16Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:342.99:453.23:500.43:430.47:296:14Full Moon26Tue
27Wed10:152.810:203.14:310.44:160.57:306:13Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:552.710:553.05:120.64:480.67:316:12Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri11:372.611:323.05:520.75:230.77:326:11Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:192.56:320.76:020.87:336:10Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun12:112.91:022.57:090.86:460.87:346:08Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 2:38 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 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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