Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 39m at 10:18 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 3:48 pm (2.6 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 - Apr 2092

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:432.65:022.711:070.411:490.36:507:32Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:452.76:052.712:100.36:497:33Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:412.87:012.812:450.21:090.26:477:34Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:312.97:522.81:370.22:030.16:467:35Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:183.08:402.82:240.12:520.16:447:36New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:003.09:242.83:070.23:370.16:437:37New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:403.010:072.83:460.24:190.16:417:38New Moon7Mon
8Tue10:183.010:482.84:220.35:000.26:407:39New Moon8Tue
9Wed10:543.011:302.74:560.45:410.36:387:40Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:293.05:290.56:200.46:377:41Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:122.612:052.96:020.66:570.56:357:42Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:542.612:412.96:370.67:340.66:347:43Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun1:352.61:222.97:170.78:130.76:327:44First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:182.52:072.88:020.88:580.86:317:45First Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:062.63:002.88:550.89:520.86:297:46First Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:022.64:042.810:000.810:510.86:287:47First Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:002.75:112.811:080.711:480.76:267:47Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:532.96:102.912:130.66:257:48Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:423.07:053.012:430.61:160.46:247:49Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:293.27:563.01:370.42:140.26:227:50Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:173.48:473.12:280.33:080.16:217:51Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:043.59:373.13:170.24:000.06:207:52Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:523.510:283.04:060.24:530.06:187:53Full Moon23Wed
24Thu10:413.511:213.04:570.25:470.16:177:54Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:343.45:500.36:410.26:167:55Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:192.912:303.36:460.47:360.26:147:56Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:182.91:293.27:430.58:310.46:137:57Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:192.92:313.08:430.69:280.56:127:58Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:222.83:372.99:460.710:260.56:117:59Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:262.94:442.810:500.711:210.56:108:00Waning Crescent30Wed
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 1:03 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 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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