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 51m 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 - May 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:303.211:092.74:380.75:330.66:098:00Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:083.211:502.85:200.76:140.66:088:01Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:523.26:050.86:550.66:078:02Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:362.812:423.26:540.87:380.66:068:03Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:252.91:363.17:460.88:260.66:048:04Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:182.92:343.18:460.89:200.76:038:05Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:163.03:413.09:540.810:200.76:028:06Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:203.14:513.011:040.711:200.66:018:07Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:233.25:553.012:100.66:008:08Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:203.46:533.012:180.51:130.45:598:09Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:133.57:493.01:160.52:120.35:588:10New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:053.68:423.02:120.43:070.25:578:11New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:553.69:343.03:040.43:590.25:568:12New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:443.510:253.03:540.44:490.25:568:13New Moon14Tue
15Wed10:333.411:182.94:450.55:390.35:558:14Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:243.35:370.76:280.45:548:14Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:122.912:173.16:280.87:160.55:538:15Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat1:072.91:113.07:190.98:010.75:528:16First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:002.92:052.98:101.08:460.85:518:17First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:522.93:012.89:041.09:320.95:518:18First Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:462.94:012.710:001.110:190.95:508:19First Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:412.95:002.710:571.111:060.95:498:20Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:323.05:532.711:511.011:520.95:498:20Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:193.16:422.712:440.95:488:21Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:023.17:282.712:380.81:350.85:478:22Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:413.28:112.71:240.82:220.75:478:23Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:183.38:522.82:090.83:060.65:468:24Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:543.39:302.82:520.73:480.65:468:24Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:293.310:072.83:350.74:290.65:458:25Full Moon29Wed
30Thu10:073.310:462.84:180.75:110.55:458:26Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri10:493.311:292.95:050.85:540.55:458:27Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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