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 1h 24m 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 - Apr 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:362.99:572.73:400.34:090.26:517:32Full Moon1Thu
2Fri10:062.910:322.74:140.34:490.26:497:33Full Moon2Fri
3Sat10:383.011:092.74:490.35:310.36:487:34Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:163.011:512.75:260.36:140.36:467:34Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:593.16:070.46:590.46:457:35Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:382.612:473.16:510.47:480.46:437:36Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:292.61:393.07:410.58:430.56:427:37Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:262.62:393.08:410.69:480.66:407:38Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:322.63:492.99:560.610:540.56:397:39Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:422.75:032.911:110.611:560.56:377:40Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:472.86:112.912:200.46:367:41Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:443.07:113.012:550.31:240.26:347:42Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue7:383.18:073.01:500.22:220.06:337:43New Moon13Tue
14Wed8:283.38:593.02:400.13:15-0.16:317:44New Moon14Wed
15Thu9:163.39:483.03:270.14:05-0.16:307:45New Moon15Thu
16Fri10:023.310:372.94:120.24:550.06:297:46New Moon16Fri
17Sat10:473.311:262.94:570.35:450.16:277:47Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun11:343.25:410.46:330.26:267:48Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:182.812:223.16:260.67:210.46:247:49Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue1:102.71:113.07:100.78:080.66:237:50First Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:022.62:012.97:550.98:550.76:227:51First Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:552.62:552.88:451.09:450.86:207:52First Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:522.63:562.79:431.010:350.96:197:53First Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:492.74:582.710:441.011:250.96:187:54First Quarter24Sat
25Sun5:412.75:542.711:420.96:167:55Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon6:282.96:442.712:120.812:370.86:157:56Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue7:113.07:292.812:580.81:290.76:147:57Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed7:503.18:112.81:420.72:170.66:137:58Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu8:253.18:502.82:230.63:020.56:117:59Full Moon29Thu
30Fri8:593.29:272.83:020.63:460.56:108:00Full Moon30Fri
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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