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 05m at 9:49 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:10 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 - Apr 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:582.61:002.86:550.57:500.46:517:32Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:472.51:442.87:320.68:340.56:497:33First Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:362.42:312.78:140.79:220.76:477:34First Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:302.43:262.69:050.810:140.76:467:35First Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:272.44:282.610:060.811:060.76:447:36First Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:212.55:282.611:090.811:580.76:437:37Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:102.66:212.612:090.76:417:38Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed6:542.77:082.712:470.61:060.56:407:39Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:352.97:532.81:340.51:590.46:387:40Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:143.08:352.82:190.42:480.26:377:40Full Moon10Fri
11Sat8:513.19:172.93:010.33:350.26:357:41Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:303.29:592.93:420.34:210.16:347:42Full Moon12Sun
13Mon10:113.310:442.94:240.35:090.26:337:43Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue10:553.311:332.95:100.36:000.26:317:44Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:443.35:590.46:520.36:307:45Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:262.812:373.26:510.47:460.36:287:46Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:232.81:343.17:470.58:430.46:277:47Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:242.72:363.08:500.69:440.56:257:48Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:302.73:462.99:590.710:460.56:247:49Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:382.84:582.911:070.611:440.56:237:50Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:412.96:032.912:110.56:217:51Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed6:363.07:002.912:400.41:110.36:207:52Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:273.17:533.01:330.32:060.26:197:53Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri8:153.28:423.02:220.32:570.16:177:54New Moon24Fri
25Sat8:593.39:283.03:060.33:440.16:167:55New Moon25Sat
26Sun9:403.310:122.93:470.44:290.26:157:56New Moon26Sun
27Mon10:203.210:572.94:260.55:130.36:147:57Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:003.211:422.85:040.65:560.56:127:58Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:403.15:410.86:370.66:117:59Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:282.712:213.16:170.97:170.76:108:00Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 12:59 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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