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 14m 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 - May 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:343.27:053.112:380.51:190.36:098:00Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:263.48:003.11:330.42:170.26:088:01New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:173.58:523.12:260.33:120.16:078:02New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:063.69:433.13:150.34:040.06:068:03New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:543.510:343.04:030.34:560.16:058:04New Moon5Thu
6Fri10:433.511:262.94:520.45:490.26:048:05Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:333.35:420.66:400.46:038:06Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:222.812:263.26:330.77:300.56:018:07Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:182.81:203.07:250.98:200.66:008:08First Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:142.82:172.98:191.09:100.85:598:09First Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:112.83:172.89:161.110:010.95:588:10First Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:092.84:202.710:161.110:510.95:588:11First Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:052.95:202.711:141.111:390.95:578:12Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:562.96:142.712:091.05:568:13Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:423.07:022.812:250.91:010.95:558:13Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:243.17:472.81:090.81:510.85:548:14Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue8:033.28:282.81:510.82:360.75:538:15Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:383.29:072.82:300.73:190.65:528:16Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:113.29:432.83:070.74:000.65:528:17Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:433.310:192.73:450.84:410.65:518:18Full Moon20Fri
21Sat10:173.310:572.74:230.85:230.75:508:19Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:563.311:392.75:060.96:060.75:498:20Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:413.35:530.96:490.75:498:20Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:262.812:313.26:440.97:340.75:488:21Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:172.81:263.27:380.98:220.75:488:22Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:112.92:263.18:380.99:160.75:478:23Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:103.03:323.09:460.910:140.75:478:24Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:133.14:433.010:550.811:130.65:468:24Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:153.25:473.012:000.65:468:25Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:123.36:453.012:100.61:020.55:458:26Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue7:053.57:403.01:060.52:010.35:458:26Waning Crescent31Tue
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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