Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 59m at 9:02 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 2:39 pm (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - Nov 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:503.08:133.32:070.02:220.07:366:07New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:403.08:593.32:59-0.13:090.07:376:06New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:283.09:443.33:48-0.13:540.17:386:04New Moon3Thu
4Fri10:142.910:293.24:360.04:380.27:396:03Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:012.811:143.15:230.15:220.37:406:02Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:502.711:013.05:090.35:070.46:415:01Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:402.611:502.85:540.45:510.66:425:00Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:312.56:370.56:360.66:434:59First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:402.71:212.57:200.67:240.76:444:59First Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:322.62:142.58:050.68:180.76:464:58First Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:292.63:102.58:520.69:170.76:474:57First Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:302.54:042.59:410.610:150.76:484:56Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:252.54:522.610:300.511:100.56:494:55Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:152.65:362.711:170.46:504:54Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:002.66:162.812:030.412:040.36:514:54Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:432.66:542.912:540.312:500.16:524:53Full Moon16Wed
17Thu7:242.77:313.01:420.21:350.16:534:52Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:042.78:113.12:270.12:190.06:544:52Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:452.78:523.13:130.03:040.06:554:51Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:292.79:373.13:590.03:530.06:564:50Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:162.710:273.04:480.04:450.06:584:50Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:092.611:222.95:390.05:410.06:594:49Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:052.66:300.06:390.17:004:49Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:202.81:042.67:230.07:400.17:014:48Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:232.72:062.68:200.08:460.17:024:48Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:302.63:122.69:190.09:520.07:034:48Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:402.54:152.710:17-0.110:54-0.17:044:47Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:432.55:122.811:13-0.111:54-0.27:054:47Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:402.66:042.912:08-0.27:064:47Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:332.66:532.912:50-0.312:59-0.37:074:46New Moon30Wed
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 11:50 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% 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 (44% 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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