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 2h 27m 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 - Dec 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:102.512:462.46:470.26:580.37:074:46Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:592.51:322.47:280.27:510.37:084:46Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:532.42:252.58:160.28:540.27:094:46Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:542.33:242.69:100.110:020.27:104:46Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun3:582.34:232.710:070.011:090.17:114:46Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:582.35:192.811:04-0.17:124:46Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:542.46:122.912:14-0.112:05-0.27:134:46New Moon7Tue
8Wed6:482.47:053.01:15-0.21:06-0.37:134:46New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:422.47:583.02:11-0.32:04-0.47:144:46New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:352.48:512.93:03-0.43:01-0.47:154:46New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:282.49:462.83:56-0.43:58-0.47:164:46Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:242.410:432.64:48-0.44:57-0.47:174:46Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:222.411:432.55:40-0.45:54-0.37:174:46Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:202.46:30-0.36:51-0.37:184:47First Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:432.41:172.47:20-0.27:49-0.27:194:47First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:412.22:142.38:10-0.28:48-0.17:194:47First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:422.13:142.39:02-0.19:48-0.17:204:48First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:432.14:112.39:54-0.110:45-0.17:214:48Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun4:392.15:042.410:45-0.111:41-0.17:214:48Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:322.15:522.411:34-0.17:224:49Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:212.16:372.412:33-0.212:22-0.27:224:49Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:082.17:192.51:21-0.31:08-0.27:234:50Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:532.17:592.42:04-0.31:51-0.27:234:50Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:342.18:362.42:44-0.42:31-0.27:244:51Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:122.19:112.43:22-0.33:09-0.27:244:52Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:472.19:452.43:58-0.33:48-0.27:244:52Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:212.110:222.34:33-0.34:28-0.27:254:53Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:552.111:022.35:06-0.35:09-0.37:254:54Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:312.211:452.35:39-0.35:50-0.37:254:54Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:102.36:13-0.36:33-0.37:254:55Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:302.312:552.36:51-0.47:20-0.27:264:56Third Quarter31Fri
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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