Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : 8:43 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 16m at 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 - May 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:003.310:402.84:110.65:040.56:098:01New Moon1Mon
2Tue10:373.311:212.94:510.65:470.56:088:01Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed11:203.35:360.66:320.56:078:02Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu12:062.912:083.36:240.77:180.56:068:03Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri12:562.91:003.27:160.78:060.66:048:04First Quarter5Fri
6Sat1:502.91:573.28:120.79:000.66:038:05First Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:483.03:013.19:170.810:000.66:028:06First Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:523.04:123.010:280.711:010.66:018:07First Quarter8Mon
9Tue4:563.15:213.011:350.66:008:08Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed5:563.36:233.012:000.512:390.45:598:09Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu6:513.47:203.112:570.41:390.35:588:10Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri7:433.58:143.11:520.42:350.25:578:11Full Moon12Fri
13Sat8:323.59:053.12:430.33:270.15:568:12Full Moon13Sat
14Sun9:203.59:553.03:320.44:160.15:568:13Full Moon14Sun
15Mon10:073.510:443.04:190.45:050.25:558:14Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue10:543.411:352.95:070.65:530.35:548:15Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed11:423.25:550.76:400.55:538:15Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu12:272.912:323.16:420.87:240.65:528:16Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri1:192.81:233.07:290.98:070.75:518:17Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:102.82:152.98:171.08:500.85:518:18Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun3:012.83:102.89:101.19:350.95:508:19Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon3:552.84:102.710:061.110:220.95:498:20Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue4:482.95:072.711:021.111:100.95:498:21Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed5:383.06:002.711:581.011:570.85:488:21Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu6:233.16:482.812:510.95:478:22Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri7:043.17:332.812:450.81:420.85:478:23Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat7:433.28:152.81:320.72:300.65:468:24New Moon27Sat
28Sun8:203.38:562.92:180.73:150.65:468:24New Moon28Sun
29Mon8:563.39:352.93:020.63:590.55:458:25New Moon29Mon
30Tue9:353.410:162.93:460.64:430.55:458:26New Moon30Tue
31Wed10:163.411:002.94:330.65:290.55:458:27Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 5:41 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 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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