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 2h 17m 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 - May 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:502.85:062.711:050.911:390.76:088:01Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:462.96:052.712:040.86:078:02Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:363.06:562.812:290.712:590.76:068:03Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:223.17:442.81:160.71:500.66:058:04Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat8:043.28:282.81:590.62:360.56:048:05Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:443.29:092.82:390.63:190.56:038:06Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:203.29:492.83:150.73:590.56:028:07Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:533.210:262.73:480.74:380.66:018:08Full Moon8Tue
9Wed10:243.211:032.74:210.85:170.76:008:09Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:563.211:412.64:550.95:550.75:598:10Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:313.25:320.96:330.85:588:10Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:192.612:113.16:151.07:100.85:578:11Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:002.712:573.17:001.07:490.85:568:12Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:442.71:483.17:501.08:330.85:558:13Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:332.82:453.08:471.09:250.85:548:14Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:292.93:512.99:540.910:220.85:538:15Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:303.04:592.911:030.811:200.75:538:16Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:293.26:013.012:090.75:528:17Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:233.46:573.012:160.61:130.55:518:18Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:153.57:523.01:130.52:130.45:508:18New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:063.68:443.02:080.53:090.35:508:19New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:563.69:373.03:010.44:030.25:498:20New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:473.610:302.93:530.54:570.25:488:21Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:383.511:262.94:480.55:500.35:488:22Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:323.35:440.66:430.45:478:23Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:252.812:303.26:420.87:350.55:478:23Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:242.81:303.07:400.88:260.65:468:24First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:222.92:312.98:380.99:170.75:468:25First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:212.93:342.89:381.010:090.85:458:26First Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:192.94:372.710:381.010:590.85:458:26First Quarter30Wed
31Thu5:143.05:352.711:350.911:470.85:448:27Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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