Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 03m at 7:51 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:04 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - Aug 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:233.18:542.92:180.62:580.46:108:18Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:013.29:292.93:010.63:350.46:118:17Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:353.210:013.03:410.64:100.46:128:16Full Moon3Tue
4Wed10:093.110:323.04:210.64:440.46:138:15Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:443.111:053.15:010.65:180.46:148:14Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:233.111:433.15:440.75:540.46:158:12Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:063.16:280.76:330.46:168:11Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:273.212:543.07:150.87:150.56:168:10Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:153.21:472.98:090.88:020.56:178:09Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:083.22:462.89:130.99:000.66:188:08Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:083.23:562.710:240.910:110.76:198:06Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:183.25:082.811:320.811:260.66:208:05Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:283.26:132.912:350.66:218:04Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:323.37:113.012:350.51:330.46:228:03Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:303.48:063.11:390.42:270.26:238:01New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:243.48:573.22:370.23:160.16:248:00New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:153.49:463.33:300.24:030.16:257:59New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:053.310:333.34:210.24:480.26:257:57Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:533.211:213.35:120.35:330.36:267:56Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:443.16:030.46:180.46:277:54Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:113.212:353.06:530.67:010.56:287:53Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:003.11:272.87:420.87:440.76:297:52First Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:503.12:212.78:330.98:280.86:307:50First Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:433.03:182.69:271.09:180.96:317:49First Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:402.94:202.610:221.110:141.06:327:47First Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:402.95:192.611:171.011:111.06:337:46Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:363.06:122.712:080.96:337:44Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:273.06:592.812:070.912:560.86:347:43Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:123.17:422.91:000.81:410.76:357:41Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:543.18:213.01:490.72:220.66:367:40Full Moon30Mon
31Tue8:333.28:553.12:350.63:000.56:377:38Full Moon31Tue
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 10:57 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 Third Quarter (55% illuminated). This places Alexandria, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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