Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : 10:18 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 57m at 3:02 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - Aug 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:173.210:503.04:320.55:030.36:108:19Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:033.111:343.05:180.65:440.46:108:18Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:493.06:030.76:220.56:118:17Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:182.912:362.96:470.86:560.66:128:16Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun1:022.91:232.87:310.97:290.76:138:14Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:452.92:102.78:161.08:040.86:148:13Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:292.93:022.69:061.18:460.86:158:12Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:192.94:012.510:031.19:380.96:168:11Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:152.95:012.511:021.110:370.96:178:10Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:122.95:552.611:581.011:370.86:188:09Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:033.06:442.712:510.86:188:07Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:513.17:302.812:360.71:420.76:198:06Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:363.28:122.91:330.62:280.56:208:05New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:203.38:543.02:260.53:120.46:218:04New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:043.39:353.23:160.43:540.36:228:02New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:483.410:173.24:050.34:370.36:238:01New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:343.311:023.34:550.35:220.26:248:00Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:233.311:523.35:470.46:090.36:257:58Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:163.26:420.46:570.36:267:57Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:443.31:133.17:380.57:480.46:277:56First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:403.32:122.98:370.68:440.56:277:54First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:393.23:172.89:410.79:460.66:287:53First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:453.24:272.810:460.710:510.76:297:51Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:533.15:332.811:470.611:540.66:307:50Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:553.26:322.912:450.56:317:48Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:513.27:263.012:530.61:390.46:327:47Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:433.38:153.11:490.52:280.36:337:45Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:303.39:003.12:400.43:120.36:347:44Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:153.39:423.13:260.43:530.36:357:42Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:573.210:223.14:100.54:310.46:357:41Full Moon30Thu
31Fri10:393.111:013.14:520.65:070.56:367:39Waning 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 6:40 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 Third Quarter (32% 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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