Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : 11:06 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 17m at 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 - Jun 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:343.411:172.94:480.75:470.55:448:27Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:253.45:430.76:370.55:448:28Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:112.912:203.36:400.77:270.55:448:29Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri1:082.91:203.27:390.78:190.55:438:29Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:063.02:223.18:400.79:140.55:438:30Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:073.03:293.09:450.710:110.65:438:30Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:113.14:382.910:500.711:070.55:438:31Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:123.25:402.911:520.65:428:32Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:073.36:372.912:020.512:510.45:428:32Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:583.37:292.912:560.51:480.35:428:33Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:473.48:202.91:470.52:400.35:428:33New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:323.49:072.92:350.53:280.35:428:34New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:163.49:532.93:200.64:130.35:428:34New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:573.310:392.84:030.74:570.45:428:34New Moon14Mon
15Tue10:393.211:252.84:440.85:390.55:428:35Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:213.15:260.96:190.65:428:35Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:112.812:053.06:081.06:570.75:428:35Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:562.812:502.96:501.07:310.85:438:36Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:392.81:352.87:331.08:050.85:438:36First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:222.82:222.88:191.18:410.85:438:36First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:062.83:152.79:131.19:250.95:438:36First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:562.84:152.610:131.110:150.85:438:37First Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:472.95:132.611:151.011:070.85:448:37Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:373.06:062.612:150.95:448:37Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:233.26:562.712:010.71:140.85:448:37Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:093.37:452.712:560.72:090.65:458:37Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun7:553.48:332.81:530.63:000.55:458:37Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:423.49:202.92:480.53:490.45:468:37Full Moon28Mon
29Tue9:303.510:092.93:410.54:370.35:468:37Full Moon29Tue
30Wed10:203.411:002.94:360.55:270.35:468:37Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 8:04 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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