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 5h 45m at 5:52 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 11:45 pm (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 - Mar 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:472.13:072.59:080.110:170.16:386:01Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu4:002.14:212.410:240.011:200.06:376:02Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:062.35:282.511:34-0.16:356:03Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:042.46:282.612:19-0.212:38-0.36:346:04Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:582.67:232.61:12-0.31:34-0.56:326:05New Moon5Sun
6Mon7:482.78:142.62:01-0.42:26-0.66:316:06New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:342.89:012.62:45-0.43:15-0.66:296:07New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:182.89:482.63:28-0.34:02-0.56:286:09Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:022.810:352.54:09-0.24:49-0.36:266:10Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:462.711:232.44:49-0.15:36-0.26:256:11Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:312.75:270.06:210.06:236:12Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:112.31:152.67:050.18:050.27:217:13First Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:002.22:012.57:430.38:520.37:207:14First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:522.22:512.48:280.49:430.47:187:15First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:482.13:502.39:230.510:360.57:177:16First Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:472.24:532.310:270.511:290.57:157:17Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:412.35:512.311:300.57:147:17Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:292.46:422.412:190.412:290.47:127:18Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:132.57:282.51:070.31:250.27:117:19Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:522.68:102.51:520.22:150.17:097:20Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:292.78:502.62:330.23:020.07:077:21Full Moon21Tue
22Wed9:052.99:302.63:130.13:470.07:067:22Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:423.010:102.63:520.14:320.07:047:23Full Moon23Thu
24Fri10:213.010:532.64:310.15:190.07:037:24Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:053.111:412.65:150.16:090.17:017:25Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:533.16:020.27:000.27:007:26Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:342.512:453.06:540.27:540.26:587:27Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:312.51:422.97:500.38:530.36:567:28Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:322.52:462.88:560.49:550.46:557:29Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:402.53:592.710:080.510:580.46:537:30Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri4:502.65:122.711:180.411:570.36:527:31Waning Crescent31Fri
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 8:48 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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