Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 59m at 6:21 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 12:06 pm (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - Mar 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:082.66:09-0.37:00-0.36:386:01First Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:482.312:592.56:56-0.17:53-0.16:376:02First Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:432.21:542.47:460.08:490.16:356:03First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:422.12:542.38:420.29:450.26:346:04First Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:432.13:572.39:420.310:390.26:326:05Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue4:412.24:562.310:410.311:310.26:316:06Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:332.35:482.311:380.26:296:07Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:212.46:362.412:190.112:300.16:286:08Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri7:042.57:202.41:030.01:180.06:266:09Full Moon9Fri
10Sat7:432.57:592.41:420.02:02-0.16:256:10Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:182.69:352.43:190.03:42-0.17:237:11Full Moon11Sun
12Mon9:492.610:092.43:520.04:21-0.17:227:12Full Moon12Mon
13Tue10:182.710:432.44:250.05:010.07:207:13Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:502.711:202.44:590.05:410.07:197:14Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:272.85:350.16:230.17:177:15Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:012.412:102.86:150.17:070.27:167:16Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:472.412:582.86:590.17:550.27:147:17Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:382.41:512.87:490.28:510.37:137:18Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:352.42:512.78:500.39:570.37:117:19Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:412.44:022.710:050.311:040.37:097:20Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:522.55:162.711:210.27:087:21Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:562.66:222.712:060.212:300.17:067:22Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:532.87:212.81:050.11:34-0.17:057:23Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:463.08:162.81:590.02:31-0.37:037:24New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:373.19:082.92:49-0.13:24-0.47:027:25New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:253.29:572.83:36-0.24:15-0.47:007:26New Moon26Mon
27Tue10:123.210:462.84:21-0.15:06-0.36:587:27Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:583.111:372.75:070.05:56-0.16:577:28Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:463.05:530.16:460.06:557:29Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:292.612:362.96:380.37:340.26:547:30Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat1:222.51:262.87:240.58:220.46:527:31First Quarter31Sat
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 9:13 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 75% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (75% illuminated). This places Alexandria, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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