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 3h 01m 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 - Feb 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:051.85:182.311:02-0.37:135:29Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:591.96:122.412:18-0.212:08-0.47:125:31Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:502.07:052.51:13-0.41:11-0.57:115:32New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:392.27:572.52:03-0.62:07-0.77:105:33New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:272.38:482.62:50-0.73:01-0.87:095:34New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:152.49:402.63:37-0.73:54-0.97:085:35Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:052.510:332.54:25-0.84:48-0.97:075:36Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:562.511:282.45:12-0.85:42-0.97:065:37Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:492.56:00-0.76:37-0.87:055:39Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:232.312:432.56:48-0.77:33-0.67:045:40First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:192.21:382.47:39-0.58:33-0.47:035:41First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:192.12:392.48:35-0.49:36-0.37:015:42First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:222.03:432.39:35-0.310:38-0.37:005:43Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:252.04:442.310:36-0.211:37-0.36:595:44Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:242.05:412.311:36-0.26:585:45Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:182.16:332.312:32-0.412:33-0.26:575:46Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:082.27:222.31:22-0.41:24-0.36:555:48Full Moon17Thu
18Fri7:542.28:072.42:06-0.42:11-0.36:545:49Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:362.38:492.32:46-0.42:53-0.36:535:50Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:152.39:292.33:23-0.43:33-0.36:515:51Full Moon20Sun
21Mon9:512.310:072.33:58-0.34:11-0.36:505:52Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:262.310:452.24:29-0.24:49-0.26:495:53Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:582.311:222.24:59-0.25:25-0.16:475:54Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:312.411:592.25:28-0.16:010.06:465:55Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:062.46:00-0.16:390.06:455:56Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:382.112:472.46:37-0.17:240.16:435:57Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:222.01:342.47:200.08:210.26:425:58Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:172.02:312.48:140.19:310.36:406:00Third Quarter28Mon
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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