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 1h 14m 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 - Sep 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:113.26:463.012:080.71:030.76:387:37Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:103.37:403.21:150.51:570.56:397:36Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:053.48:313.42:150.32:470.36:397:34Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:563.49:193.53:100.23:340.26:407:33Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:463.410:073.54:030.14:200.26:417:31Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:363.310:563.54:560.25:060.26:427:29Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:273.211:473.45:500.35:540.36:437:28Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:213.06:440.56:430.56:447:26Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:413.31:182.97:390.67:340.66:457:25Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:363.22:162.88:340.88:270.86:467:23Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:333.13:182.79:320.99:251.06:467:22Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:363.04:232.710:301.010:271.06:477:20Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:422.95:242.711:250.911:271.06:487:18Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:422.96:172.912:170.96:497:17Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:343.07:053.012:220.91:040.86:507:15Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:213.07:493.11:140.81:470.76:517:14Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:043.18:293.12:010.72:260.66:527:12New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:433.19:043.22:440.73:020.66:537:10New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:193.19:363.23:240.73:340.66:547:09New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:523.010:043.24:020.74:050.66:547:07New Moon20Thu
21Fri10:233.010:333.24:390.84:350.76:557:05Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:562.911:063.35:180.95:080.76:567:04Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:332.911:463.35:580.95:450.86:577:02Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:162.86:411.06:280.86:587:01Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:313.31:052.87:291.17:170.96:596:59First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:223.22:002.78:231.18:150.97:006:58First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:203.13:042.79:291.19:281.07:016:56First Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:293.14:182.810:361.010:460.97:026:54Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat4:463.15:262.911:380.911:570.77:036:53Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:543.26:253.112:350.77:046:51Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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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