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 2h 16m 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 - Mar 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:022.48:142.42:06-0.22:13-0.26:396:01Full Moon1Mon
2Tue8:382.48:502.42:42-0.22:53-0.26:376:02Full Moon2Tue
3Wed9:112.49:252.43:17-0.23:32-0.26:366:03Full Moon3Wed
4Thu9:412.59:592.43:49-0.14:10-0.26:346:04Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:112.510:352.44:21-0.14:48-0.16:336:05Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat10:452.611:142.44:54-0.15:27-0.16:316:06Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun11:252.711:572.45:29-0.16:080.06:306:07Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:092.76:080.06:540.16:286:08Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:452.312:592.76:520.07:500.26:276:09Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:392.31:562.77:460.19:000.36:256:10Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:452.23:042.68:560.210:130.26:246:11Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:572.34:172.610:160.211:190.16:226:12Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:032.45:242.711:300.06:216:13Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun7:022.67:262.812:210.01:37-0.27:197:14Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:572.78:232.82:16-0.22:37-0.47:177:15New Moon15Mon
16Tue8:492.99:172.93:07-0.33:31-0.57:167:16New Moon16Tue
17Wed9:383.010:082.83:54-0.34:23-0.67:147:17New Moon17Wed
18Thu10:273.010:592.84:41-0.35:15-0.57:137:18Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:153.011:512.75:27-0.26:07-0.47:117:19Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:052.96:13-0.16:57-0.27:107:20Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:442.612:552.86:580.07:480.07:087:21Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon1:362.51:462.87:430.28:390.27:077:22First Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:302.42:382.68:310.49:320.37:057:23First Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:272.43:362.59:240.510:280.47:037:24First Quarter24Wed
25Thu4:272.34:382.510:220.611:210.57:027:25First Quarter25Thu
26Fri5:252.45:372.511:220.67:007:26Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:182.56:312.512:130.512:190.56:597:27Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun7:062.67:202.61:010.41:130.46:577:28Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:502.78:052.61:460.42:020.36:567:29Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue8:292.88:452.72:270.32:470.26:547:30Full Moon30Tue
31Wed9:042.89:222.73:050.33:290.26:527:31Full Moon31Wed
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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