Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : in 6h 47m at 2:29 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 8:07 pm (2.9 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 - Nov 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:022.510:013.04:290.74:010.66:355:07Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:422.510:443.05:110.74:450.76:365:06Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:272.511:333.05:550.85:350.76:375:05Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:182.56:420.86:290.76:385:04Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:282.91:142.57:330.77:310.76:405:03Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:292.82:172.68:320.78:430.66:415:02Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:402.83:242.79:320.69:550.56:425:01Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun3:532.84:272.810:290.511:010.36:435:00Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:562.85:233.011:240.36:444:59Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:532.86:153.212:030.112:180.16:454:58Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:462.97:053.31:020.01:090.06:464:57New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:362.87:543.31:57-0.11:58-0.16:474:56New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:262.88:423.32:49-0.12:460.06:484:55New Moon13Fri
14Sat9:152.79:303.23:40-0.13:340.16:494:55Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:072.610:203.04:320.04:250.26:514:54Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:012.511:132.95:230.25:180.36:524:53Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:572.46:130.36:120.56:534:53Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:092.712:532.47:010.47:060.56:544:52First Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:062.51:492.47:490.58:020.66:554:51First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:052.42:472.48:390.59:010.66:564:51First Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:072.43:442.49:280.59:590.66:574:50First Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:062.34:362.510:150.510:540.56:584:50Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:592.35:232.611:000.411:460.46:594:49Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:462.46:062.611:430.37:004:49Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:312.46:452.712:360.312:260.27:014:48Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu7:132.37:212.71:230.21:070.27:024:48Full Moon26Thu
27Fri7:522.37:542.82:070.21:470.17:034:47Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:292.38:282.82:490.22:260.17:044:47Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:062.39:032.83:300.23:070.17:054:47Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:442.29:442.74:120.23:520.27:064:46Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 5:18 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 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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