Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 50m at 11:30 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 5:03 pm (2.6 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 - Nov 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:253.06:503.21:380.112:560.16:365:07Full Moon1Sun
2Mon7:153.07:363.21:310.01:430.16:375:06Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:023.08:193.22:200.02:260.16:385:04Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:472.99:013.23:070.03:070.26:395:03Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:322.89:423.13:520.13:470.36:405:02Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri10:182.710:243.04:380.34:260.46:415:01Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:052.611:082.95:220.45:050.56:425:00Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:542.511:532.86:050.55:450.66:434:59Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:422.46:470.66:280.76:444:59Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:402.71:322.47:290.77:150.76:464:58Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:312.62:242.48:150.78:110.86:474:57Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:292.53:202.49:040.79:140.76:484:56Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:312.54:122.59:540.610:150.66:494:55Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat4:282.54:592.610:420.511:120.56:504:54Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:182.65:412.811:300.36:514:54Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:032.66:222.912:070.312:170.26:524:53Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:472.77:023.01:000.21:030.16:534:52New Moon17Tue
18Wed7:292.77:433.11:490.11:480.06:544:52New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:132.78:253.22:370.02:33-0.16:554:51New Moon19Thu
20Fri8:572.79:103.23:260.03:21-0.16:564:50Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat9:452.69:593.14:160.04:120.06:584:50Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun10:372.610:533.05:090.05:080.06:594:49Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon11:342.511:512.96:020.06:070.17:004:49Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:342.56:560.07:080.17:014:48First Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:532.71:362.57:530.18:130.17:024:48First Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:592.62:422.58:510.19:190.17:034:48First Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:092.53:482.69:490.010:230.07:044:47Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat4:152.54:472.610:45-0.111:23-0.17:054:47Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:142.55:402.711:39-0.17:064:47Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:072.66:292.812:20-0.212:30-0.27:074:46Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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 2:16 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 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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