Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : 6:28 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 37m at 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 - Dec 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:522.58:052.92:15-0.42:11-0.27:084:46Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:402.58:502.83:02-0.32:57-0.27:094:46Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:272.49:352.73:48-0.33:42-0.17:104:46Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:142.410:212.64:33-0.24:280.07:104:46Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:022.311:092.55:16-0.15:130.17:114:46Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:502.311:572.45:570.05:580.27:124:46Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:362.36:340.16:420.27:134:46Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:462.31:222.37:110.27:280.37:144:46Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:352.22:102.37:490.28:210.37:154:46Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:292.13:022.38:320.29:190.37:164:46Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:272.03:542.39:210.210:190.37:164:46Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:232.04:442.410:120.111:170.27:174:46Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:142.05:292.411:050.07:184:47Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:012.16:132.512:130.111:59 AM-0.17:184:47Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:462.16:562.61:050.012:52-0.27:194:47New Moon15Sat
16Sun7:302.27:392.71:53-0.21:44-0.37:204:47New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:142.28:242.72:39-0.32:34-0.37:204:48New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:572.39:102.73:24-0.43:24-0.47:214:48Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:432.39:592.64:11-0.44:17-0.47:224:49Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:322.410:532.64:58-0.45:11-0.57:224:49Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:252.411:492.55:45-0.56:06-0.57:234:50Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:192.46:33-0.57:02-0.47:234:50First Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:462.41:152.47:23-0.58:02-0.47:234:51First Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:462.32:142.48:17-0.49:06-0.37:244:51First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:502.23:182.49:15-0.410:10-0.37:244:52Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed3:562.14:202.410:14-0.411:12-0.47:254:52Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:562.15:172.511:12-0.47:254:53Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:532.16:112.512:11-0.512:09-0.47:254:54Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:462.27:012.51:06-0.61:04-0.57:254:55Full Moon29Sat
30Sun7:362.27:482.51:56-0.61:54-0.57:264:55Full Moon30Sun
31Mon8:232.28:342.42:41-0.72:40-0.57:264:56Full Moon31Mon
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 3:17 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 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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