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 2h 12m 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 - Sep 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:533.22:292.88:470.78:450.76:387:37Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:513.13:322.79:470.89:420.86:387:36Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:543.04:362.710:470.810:410.96:397:34Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:573.05:372.711:440.811:390.96:407:33Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:553.06:312.812:370.76:417:31Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:463.17:212.912:350.91:260.66:427:30Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:333.18:063.01:270.82:100.66:437:28Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed8:173.28:473.12:140.72:500.56:447:27New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:573.29:243.12:570.73:260.56:457:25New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:333.19:573.13:360.73:590.66:457:23New Moon10Fri
11Sat10:073.110:273.14:130.74:290.66:467:22New Moon11Sat
12Sun10:403.010:553.14:500.84:590.76:477:20Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:123.011:263.25:270.85:290.76:487:19Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:482.96:050.96:020.76:497:17Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:033.212:292.96:461.06:400.86:507:15Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:453.21:152.87:311.17:240.86:517:14First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:333.22:072.78:251.18:150.96:527:12First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:283.23:102.79:341.29:201.06:537:11First Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:333.14:252.710:471.110:401.06:537:09Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:483.25:352.811:520.911:560.86:547:07Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:573.26:353.012:520.76:557:06Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:583.37:303.21:040.61:470.56:567:04Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:543.48:213.32:050.42:370.36:577:03Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:473.49:103.53:010.23:250.26:587:01Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:373.49:583.53:530.14:110.26:596:59Full Moon25Sat
26Sun10:273.310:463.54:460.24:570.37:006:58Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:183.211:363.45:390.35:450.47:016:56Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:113.06:330.46:330.57:026:55Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:283.31:072.97:260.67:220.77:026:53Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:223.22:042.88:210.78:130.87:036:51Third Quarter30Thu
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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