Alexandria tides today
- Tide now 0.4 ft ↑ rising · high 10:33 pm (3.4 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 4:30–6:30 pm good day · 7/10
- Wind · air 6 mph · 67 °F from the SE, gusts 9 · overcast
- Sun 7:31 am–6:12 pm 10 h 41 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:50 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:50 pm
- Pressure 30.34 inHg steady · falling tomorrow
- Coefficient 80 average coefficient · spring tides Oct 26–28
- Major solunar period 1:43–3:43 am today's activity: medium
Today in Alexandria there are high tides at 10:19 am (2.8 ft) and 10:33 pm (3.4 ft) and low tides at 4:49 am and 4:38 pm. Tide coefficient 80. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 10:33 pm. The sun rises at 7:31 am and sets at 6:12 pm: 10 h 41 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:50 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:43 am to 3:43 am and from 2:15 pm to 4:15 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. There's a light breeze from the southeast (6 mph). Overcast, 67 °F.
Fishing in Alexandria today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 4:38 pm
- Major period 2:15–4:15 pm
- Steady pressure (30.36 inHg) and light onshore wind (6 mph)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 80 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:40 pm to 4:20 pm, combines the 4:38 pm low tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 10:30 am to 11:10 am, with the 10:19 am high tide and moonset.
Species with the most records nearby: striped bass, spot, Atlantic croaker and summer flounder. October is one of the months when these are seen most: spot and summer flounder. What you can catch
Tides in Alexandria
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 4:49 am 0.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:19 am 2.8 ft · coef. 80
- ▼ Low tide 4:38 pm 0.4 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 10:33 pm 3.4 ft · coef. 78
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 40 min to high tide at 10:33 pm.
Tide coefficient 80 for the 10:19 am high tide and 78 for the 10:33 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 3.0 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: an average range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on May 17 (3.6 ft) and the lowest, on February 3 (-0.7 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 9 to 11 (coefficient 83, 3.0 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 20 (coefficient 53, 1.7 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:31 am · 6:12 pm | Low tide 4:49 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 10:19 am · 2.8 ft | Low tide 4:38 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 10:33 pm · 3.4 ft | Coef. 80 | 91% | Major periods 1:43 am · 2:15 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:32 am · 6:11 pm | Low tide 5:42 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 11:09 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 5:33 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 11:24 pm · 3.3 ft | Coef. 76 | 84% | Major periods 2:47 am · 3:20 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:33 am · 6:10 pm | Low tide 6:38 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 12:05 pm · 2.7 ft | Low tide 6:32 pm · 0.5 ft | — | Coef. 72 | 74% | Major periods 3:52 am · 4:23 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:34 am · 6:09 pm | High tide 12:21 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 7:34 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 1:07 pm · 2.6 ft | Low tide 7:35 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 70 | 63% | Major periods 4:54 am · 5:24 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:35 am · 5:08 pm | High tide 1:23 am · 3.0 ft | Low tide 7:31 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 1:11 pm · 2.6 ft | Low tide 7:40 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 66 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:52 am · 5:19 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:36 am · 5:07 pm | High tide 1:30 am · 2.8 ft | Low tide 8:30 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 2:18 pm · 2.6 ft | Low tide 8:49 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 63 | 41% | Major periods 5:45 am · 6:10 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:38 am · 5:06 pm | High tide 2:42 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 9:29 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 3:27 pm · 2.7 ft | Low tide 9:55 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 64 | 30% | Major periods 6:33 am · 6:57 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Alexandria station (NOAA), 0.5 mi from Alexandria. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Washington reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Alexandria
Sea state
The wave model doesn't reach Alexandria: it's on inland water (an estuary, sound or sheltered bay) or far from the open sea. Wind is still available right here.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 4:53 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station WASD2, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Weather in Alexandria
Now in Alexandria
- Low / high
- 49 / 69 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 94%
- Humidity
- 47%
- Dew pointDew point
- 46 °F
- Visibility
- 25 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 64
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (0.00 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.19 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 55° | 53° | 51° | 54° | 66° | 68° | 64° | 58° |
| Wind (mph) | 1 SSW | 4 N | 4 NNW | 2 N | 3 ENE | 7 ESE | 4 ESE | 3 SE |
| Gusts | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 pm 64° 4 ESE
- 9:00 pm 58° 3 SE
- 12:00 am 53° 2 S
- 3:00 am 50° 1 NW
- 6:00 am 48° 0 ESE
- 9:00 am 51° 2 SSW
- 12:00 pm 66° 3 SSW
- 3:00 pm 72° 5 SSW
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 49 / 69 °F | 6 mph ESE | 10:19 am · 10:33 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 48 / 73 °F | 5 mph SSW | 11:09 am · 11:24 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 52 / 75 °F | 10 mph NW | 12:05 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 47 / 65 °F | 5 mph NNE | 12:21 am · 1:07 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 47 / 68 °F | 5 mph SSE | 1:23 am · 1:11 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 50 / 69 °F | 5 mph SSE | 1:30 am · 2:18 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 53 / 71 °F | 8 mph E | 2:42 am · 3:27 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 54 / 71 °F | 9 mph ESE | 3:53 am · 4:29 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 56 / 69 °F | 10 mph SE | 4:54 am · 5:22 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 56 / 68 °F | 9 mph SW | 5:47 am · 6:11 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 50 / 63 °F | 9 mph NW | 6:35 am · 6:56 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 42 / 55 °F | 7 mph NNW | 7:21 am · 7:38 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 36 / 57 °F | 5 mph N | 8:05 am · 8:18 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 36 / 60 °F | 4 mph NE | 8:47 am · 8:55 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 48° / 73° 5 mph
- Fri 30 Clear sky 52° / 75° 10 mph
- Sat 31 Overcast 47° / 65° 5 mph
- Sun 1 Overcast 47° / 68° 5 mph
- Mon 2 Overcast 50° / 69° 5 mph
- Tue 3 Overcast 53° / 71° 8 mph
- Wed 4 Overcast 54° / 71° 9 mph
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer and a bit wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.4 °F; normal high: 65 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 4:53 pm (local time).
The sun in Alexandria
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:32 am
- Full dark 7:11 pm
- Civil dawn 7:04 am
- Civil dusk 6:40 pm
- Solar noon 12:52 pm (38° high)
- Daylight 10 h 41 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:35 pm
- Full dark 7:11 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,634 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Alexandria
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:43–3:43 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:15–4:15 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:07–11:07 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:20–8:20 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Alexandria
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Fishing pier 7.1 mi
- Pier C 2.0 mi
- Pier B 2.0 mi
- Pier A 2.1 mi
- Boat ramp 0.6 mi
- Belle Haven Boat Launch 1.9 mi
- Daingerfield Island Marina slipway 1.9 mi
- Washington Sailing Marina 1.9 mi
- Belle Haven 1.9 mi
- National Harbor Marina 2.0 mi
- District Angling 7.1 mi
- Fuel dock 4.4 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 16 ft at 950 ft from shore and 8.2 ft at 1.8 mi.
From the shoreline (0.4 mi from Alexandria) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep950 ft
- 33 ft deepnot within 1.8 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 1.8 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 1.8 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 950 ft): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 1.8 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 1.8 mi out. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Jones Point Light 1.1 mi south
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near AlexandriaTides nearby
- National Harbor2.3 mi
- Fort Washington6.9 mi
- Potomac Heights14 mi
- Woodbridge15 mi
- Indian Head15 mi
- Cherry Hill20 mi
- Quantico24 mi
- Eagle Harbor25 mi
- Deale27 mi
- Fairhaven27 mi
Alexandria at a glance
- Town or city of about 159,467 people. Coordinates: 38.805° N, 77.047° W.
- It is 147 mi northwest of Virginia Beach, the main place in Virginia. The sun rises 7 min later and sets 1 min later than in Virginia Beach.
- The nearest tide station, Alexandria, is 0.5 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Belle Haven Marina (1.9 mi).
Questions about AlexandriaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Alexandria?
Today in Alexandria there are high tides at 10:19 am (2.8 ft) and 10:33 pm (3.4 ft) and low tides at 4:49 am and 4:38 pm. Tide coefficient 80.
What time is sunset today in Alexandria?
At 6:12 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:40 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Alexandria?
At 7:32 am. First light comes at 6:33 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:43–3:43 am, Minor 10:07–11:07 am, Major 2:15–4:15 pm, Minor 7:20–8:20 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Alexandria?
Overcast, from 49 °F to 69 °F, with a light breeze from the southeast (6 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
When is the best time to visit Alexandria?
The best time to visit Alexandria is from April to June and from August to October: highs of 69 °F to 87 °F, about 9 rainy days a month and 6 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Alexandria (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).