Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 54m at 12:35 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 6:10 pm (2.6 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 - Jan 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:142.36:28-0.56:50-0.47:264:57First Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:412.41:062.37:14-0.47:48-0.47:264:57First Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:382.32:022.48:05-0.48:54-0.37:264:58First Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:412.23:052.49:02-0.410:03-0.37:264:59Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu3:482.14:102.410:04-0.411:10-0.47:265:00Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri4:512.15:102.511:06-0.47:265:01Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:502.16:072.512:14-0.512:08-0.57:265:02Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:472.17:022.51:13-0.61:07-0.57:265:03Full Moon8Sun
9Mon7:412.17:542.52:06-0.72:02-0.67:265:04Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:322.18:442.52:56-0.72:53-0.67:255:05Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:222.19:342.43:43-0.73:43-0.57:255:06Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:112.110:242.34:29-0.64:33-0.57:255:07Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:002.111:152.25:13-0.55:21-0.47:255:08Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:482.15:54-0.46:07-0.37:245:09Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:052.112:342.16:33-0.36:52-0.37:245:10Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:532.01:202.17:09-0.37:39-0.27:245:11Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:431.92:072.07:47-0.28:30-0.17:235:12Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:361.82:592.08:29-0.29:270.07:235:13Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:331.83:532.19:17-0.210:250.07:225:14Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:291.74:452.110:09-0.211:21-0.17:225:15Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:201.75:322.211:04-0.27:215:16Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:081.86:172.212:15-0.212:00-0.37:215:18Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:541.97:012.31:05-0.312:54-0.47:205:19New Moon23Mon
24Tue7:361.97:432.41:51-0.41:45-0.57:195:20New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:162.08:262.42:33-0.52:33-0.67:195:21New Moon25Wed
26Thu8:552.19:092.43:15-0.63:20-0.67:185:22New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:352.29:542.43:56-0.64:08-0.77:175:23Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:182.310:432.44:39-0.74:57-0.77:165:24Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:042.411:342.45:22-0.75:48-0.77:165:26Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:542.46:06-0.76:40-0.67:155:27First Quarter30Mon
31Tue12:262.312:452.46:51-0.67:37-0.57:145:28First Quarter31Tue
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 3:22 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 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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