Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : 2:29 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 22m at 7:27 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - Jul 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:533.38:312.71:530.62:520.45:478:37Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:413.39:202.82:450.63:390.35:478:37Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:263.210:062.83:330.74:230.45:488:37Full Moon3Fri
4Sat10:113.210:512.84:190.85:050.55:488:36Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:553.111:362.85:040.85:450.65:498:36Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:413.05:490.96:220.75:508:36Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:202.812:272.96:321.06:550.75:508:36Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed1:022.81:132.87:151.07:260.85:518:35Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:432.81:582.77:581.17:580.85:518:35Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:242.82:452.68:471.28:350.85:528:35Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:092.83:402.59:441.29:210.95:538:34Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:012.84:402.410:471.210:140.95:538:34Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:562.95:382.411:481.111:110.95:548:33Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:483.06:312.412:471.05:558:33Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:373.17:212.512:100.81:420.85:568:32Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:253.28:092.61:120.82:320.65:568:32New Moon16Thu
17Fri8:133.38:552.82:120.73:180.55:578:31New Moon17Fri
18Sat9:013.39:402.93:070.54:030.45:588:30New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:493.310:263.04:000.54:480.35:598:30New Moon19Sun
20Mon10:393.311:153.14:530.45:340.35:598:29Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:313.25:480.46:200.36:008:28Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:063.112:263.16:430.47:070.36:018:28Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:593.21:223.07:390.57:540.46:028:27First Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:533.22:192.88:380.68:450.46:038:26First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:503.23:212.79:410.79:410.66:048:25First Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:513.14:272.610:450.710:410.66:048:24Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:553.15:322.611:480.711:410.76:058:23Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:543.16:312.612:470.66:068:23Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:483.27:262.712:410.71:420.56:078:22Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu7:393.28:162.81:380.72:320.46:088:21Full Moon30Thu
31Fri8:273.29:032.82:300.73:160.46:098:20Full Moon31Fri
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 10:58 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 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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