Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : 12:35 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 32m at 5:21 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - Oct 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:542.911:043.15:060.85:000.77:046:50Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:282.811:353.15:430.95:300.87:056:49Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:042.76:211.06:040.97:066:47Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:113.112:432.77:011.16:440.97:076:46Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:533.11:282.67:451.17:301.07:086:44First Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:403.12:202.68:381.28:241.07:096:43First Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:363.03:252.69:421.29:331.17:106:41First Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:443.04:372.610:481.110:501.07:116:39Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun4:583.05:402.811:480.97:126:38Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:033.16:353.012:010.812:440.77:136:36Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:003.27:253.21:050.51:360.57:146:35Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:533.38:143.42:040.32:260.37:156:33Full Moon12Wed
13Thu8:443.39:023.52:590.13:130.27:166:32Full Moon13Thu
14Fri9:333.39:493.63:510.13:590.17:166:31Full Moon14Fri
15Sat10:223.210:373.54:440.14:460.27:176:29Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:133.111:283.45:380.25:360.37:186:28Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:082.96:340.36:290.47:196:26Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:233.31:072.87:290.57:230.67:206:25Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:203.12:072.78:250.68:210.77:226:24Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:203.03:112.69:230.79:230.97:236:22Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:262.84:172.610:210.710:270.97:246:21Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:342.85:182.711:160.711:280.87:256:19Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun5:362.86:122.812:070.67:266:18Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:292.86:592.912:240.712:550.67:276:17Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:172.97:433.01:160.61:390.57:286:16Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed8:012.98:233.12:040.52:190.47:296:14New Moon26Wed
27Thu8:422.98:593.12:470.52:550.47:306:13New Moon27Thu
28Fri9:192.89:323.13:270.53:280.47:316:12New Moon28Fri
29Sat9:552.810:023.14:060.53:590.57:326:11New Moon29Sat
30Sun10:282.710:323.14:440.64:290.57:336:09Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon11:012.611:043.05:230.65:030.67:346:08Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 8:58 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 13% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (13% illuminated). This places Alexandria, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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