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 28m 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 - Oct 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:533.27:193.31:010.51:290.57:046:50Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue7:473.38:093.52:000.32:200.37:056:48Full Moon2Tue
3Wed8:383.38:583.62:550.13:070.27:066:46Full Moon3Wed
4Thu9:273.39:453.63:470.13:530.27:076:45Full Moon4Thu
5Fri10:163.210:323.54:380.24:390.37:086:43Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:063.111:203.45:300.35:270.47:096:42Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun11:582.96:220.56:160.67:106:40Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:113.312:542.87:140.67:060.77:116:39Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:053.11:502.78:050.87:580.97:126:37Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:013.02:492.78:580.98:541.07:136:36Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:012.83:502.79:521.09:541.17:146:34Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:062.84:502.710:441.010:541.07:156:33Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:082.85:442.811:340.911:490.97:166:31Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:022.86:322.912:200.87:176:30Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:502.97:153.012:420.81:040.77:186:29Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue7:332.97:553.11:310.71:450.67:196:27Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed8:132.98:303.12:170.62:230.57:206:26New Moon17Wed
18Thu8:502.99:023.22:590.62:590.57:216:24New Moon18Thu
19Fri9:252.99:333.23:390.63:330.57:226:23New Moon19Fri
20Sat9:582.810:043.24:190.64:080.57:236:22Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:332.810:413.25:000.74:460.67:246:20Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon11:132.711:233.25:440.75:300.67:256:19Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue11:592.76:300.76:190.77:266:18Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:123.212:502.77:180.77:130.77:276:16First Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:063.11:462.78:100.88:140.77:286:15First Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:063.02:482.79:080.79:240.77:296:14First Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:142.93:572.810:100.710:360.67:306:13First Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:282.95:042.911:100.611:430.57:316:11Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:352.96:043.112:070.47:326:10Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue6:343.06:573.212:460.31:020.37:336:09Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed7:283.07:483.31:450.11:540.17:356:08Full Moon31Wed
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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