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 51m 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 - Sep 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:393.19:573.23:470.64:030.56:387:37New Moon1Fri
2Sat10:123.110:283.24:260.74:350.56:397:35Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:473.111:043.35:060.75:090.66:407:34Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:263.011:453.35:500.85:460.66:417:32Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:122.96:360.96:280.76:417:31Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:323.31:022.87:281.07:160.86:427:29First Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:233.31:592.78:281.18:120.96:437:27First Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:213.23:062.79:371.19:261.06:447:26First Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:303.14:232.710:471.010:470.96:457:24Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:483.15:342.811:510.911:590.86:467:23Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:583.26:353.012:490.76:477:21Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:593.27:293.21:050.61:430.56:487:20Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed7:543.38:203.32:040.42:330.46:487:18Full Moon13Wed
14Thu8:453.39:073.42:570.23:180.36:497:16Full Moon14Thu
15Fri9:323.39:523.43:480.24:020.36:507:15Full Moon15Fri
16Sat10:193.210:373.44:370.34:440.46:517:13Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:063.111:223.35:260.45:260.56:527:12Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:552.96:160.66:080.76:537:10Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:093.212:462.87:050.86:500.86:547:08Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:573.11:392.77:541.07:331.06:557:07Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:483.02:342.68:441.18:211.16:567:05Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:422.93:342.69:381.29:181.26:567:04Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:442.84:352.610:311.210:211.26:577:02Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:482.85:312.711:221.111:221.16:587:00Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:452.96:202.812:101.06:596:59Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:352.97:042.912:171.012:550.97:006:57Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed7:193.07:433.11:090.81:370.77:016:56Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu7:593.08:193.21:570.72:160.67:026:54New Moon28Thu
29Fri8:353.18:523.22:420.62:530.67:036:52New Moon29Fri
30Sat9:113.19:243.33:240.63:280.57:046:51New Moon30Sat
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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