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 5h 54m 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 - Dec 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:262.310:302.74:560.24:410.27:074:46Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:132.311:212.75:400.15:330.17:084:46Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:032.36:240.16:270.17:094:46Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:172.612:562.47:110.17:250.17:104:46Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:162.51:542.48:030.18:300.17:114:46Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:212.42:562.59:000.09:380.07:124:46Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:292.44:002.69:57-0.110:44-0.17:134:46Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue4:332.44:582.710:54-0.111:47-0.27:144:46Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:312.45:532.811:50-0.27:144:46Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:262.46:452.912:47-0.312:46-0.37:154:46New Moon10Thu
11Fri7:192.47:352.91:43-0.41:39-0.47:164:46New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:102.38:242.82:34-0.52:29-0.37:174:46New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:002.39:122.73:23-0.43:19-0.37:174:46New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:492.210:012.64:11-0.44:08-0.27:184:47Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:402.210:522.54:58-0.34:59-0.17:194:47Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:312.211:442.35:42-0.25:480.07:194:47Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:202.26:24-0.16:360.07:204:48First Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:352.21:092.17:040.07:240.17:214:48First Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:272.11:582.17:430.18:160.27:214:48First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:212.02:502.18:250.19:130.27:224:49First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:191.93:442.19:100.110:100.27:224:49Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue4:141.94:352.29:580.011:070.27:234:50Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:061.95:212.310:470.07:234:50Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:551.96:042.312:020.111:38 AM-0.17:244:51Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:411.96:462.412:540.012:30-0.17:244:52Full Moon25Fri
26Sat7:241.97:262.41:42-0.11:20-0.27:244:52Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:062.08:062.52:26-0.22:09-0.37:254:53Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:462.08:482.53:09-0.32:56-0.37:254:54Full Moon28Mon
29Tue9:262.19:322.53:51-0.43:45-0.47:254:54Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:102.110:212.44:35-0.44:35-0.47:254:55Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu10:562.211:092.45:19-0.45:27-0.57:264:56Waning 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 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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