Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : 11:30 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 47m at 4:10 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - Jul 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:562.92:082.98:140.98:310.75:478:37First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:433.03:022.89:100.99:200.75:488:37First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:373.04:062.710:170.910:160.75:488:36First Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:373.15:122.711:260.811:170.65:498:36Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:363.36:122.812:330.75:498:36Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:323.47:092.812:200.61:350.55:508:36Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue7:263.58:052.91:250.52:330.35:508:35Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:203.58:583.02:270.43:260.25:518:35Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:133.59:513.03:250.34:180.15:528:35Full Moon9Thu
10Fri10:063.510:453.04:220.35:090.15:528:34Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:013.311:413.05:190.36:000.15:538:34Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:593.26:170.46:500.25:548:33Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:383.012:583.17:130.47:400.35:548:33Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:353.01:562.98:100.58:290.45:558:32Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:313.02:552.89:080.69:210.55:568:32Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:293.03:572.710:080.710:140.65:578:31Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:283.04:572.711:070.711:070.65:578:31Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:253.05:542.712:030.65:588:30Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:163.16:462.712:570.65:598:29Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:033.17:352.812:490.71:470.56:008:29Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:483.28:212.81:370.62:320.46:018:28New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:293.29:042.82:220.63:140.46:018:27New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:083.29:442.83:040.63:520.46:028:26New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:443.110:202.83:430.74:280.46:038:26New Moon24Fri
25Sat10:183.110:542.84:220.75:020.56:048:25Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:513.111:262.95:000.75:350.56:058:24Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:273.011:592.95:390.86:070.66:068:23Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:073.06:200.86:400.66:078:22Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:363.012:503.07:020.87:160.66:078:21First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:183.11:372.97:480.97:560.66:088:20First Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:053.12:312.88:420.98:450.66:098:19First Quarter31Fri
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 7:50 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 Waning Crescent (22% 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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