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 38m at 11:06 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:21 am (3.2 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 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:442.74:322.610:260.810:320.97:356:07Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue4:472.65:272.611:150.711:290.87:376:06Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed5:432.66:162.712:020.67:386:05Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu6:332.77:002.812:230.712:470.57:396:04Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri7:172.77:402.91:130.51:290.47:406:03Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat7:592.78:163.02:010.42:090.37:416:02New Moon6Sat
7Sun7:372.77:493.01:450.41:460.36:425:01New Moon7Sun
8Mon8:122.78:213.12:270.32:220.36:435:00New Moon8Mon
9Tue8:472.78:543.13:080.32:590.36:444:59New Moon9Tue
10Wed9:232.69:313.13:500.43:380.36:454:58Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu10:032.610:143.14:350.44:220.36:464:57Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri10:492.611:023.05:220.45:110.46:474:56Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat11:412.511:563.06:110.46:050.46:494:55First Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:372.57:030.47:050.56:504:55First Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:552.91:382.58:000.48:140.56:514:54First Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:022.82:462.69:010.49:260.46:524:53First Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:152.73:542.710:010.310:330.26:534:52Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu4:242.74:552.810:590.111:360.06:544:52Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri5:252.75:492.911:540.06:554:51Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat6:192.86:403.112:35-0.112:46-0.16:564:50Full Moon20Sat
21Sun7:112.87:293.11:31-0.31:36-0.26:574:50Full Moon21Sun
22Mon8:012.78:153.12:22-0.32:22-0.26:584:49Full Moon22Mon
23Tue8:492.79:013.03:11-0.33:07-0.16:594:49Full Moon23Tue
24Wed9:362.69:462.94:00-0.23:520.07:004:48Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu10:262.510:332.84:48-0.14:380.17:014:48Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri11:172.411:222.75:340.05:250.27:034:48Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:082.36:190.16:110.37:044:47Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:132.612:592.37:030.26:580.47:054:47Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:052.41:502.37:460.37:490.47:064:47Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:002.32:442.38:310.48:460.57:064:46Third Quarter30Tue
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 2:13 am — 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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