Tides Today & Tomorrow in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 02m at 11:53 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:45 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8639168
Common Questions About Tides

Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA Tides - Mar 1921

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:443.21:002.67:190.47:220.36:355:57Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:513.02:132.48:240.58:240.46:335:58Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:003.03:212.59:230.59:220.46:325:59Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri3:573.04:162.610:150.510:140.36:306:00Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:453.15:042.711:030.411:040.26:296:01Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:303.25:472.911:450.211:500.16:286:02Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:103.36:253.112:210.16:266:03Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:463.47:013.312:290.012:53-0.16:256:04New Moon8Tue
9Wed7:203.57:343.41:06-0.21:24-0.26:236:05New Moon9Wed
10Thu7:533.58:093.61:41-0.21:57-0.36:226:06New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:283.48:463.72:18-0.32:31-0.36:216:07Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:063.49:263.72:59-0.23:10-0.36:196:08Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun9:473.310:103.73:43-0.13:53-0.26:186:08Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:313.210:573.74:320.04:41-0.16:166:09Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:193.111:483.65:250.05:33-0.16:156:10First Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:123.06:220.16:310.06:136:11First Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:473.61:182.97:260.27:370.06:126:12First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:593.62:343.08:340.18:46-0.16:106:13First Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:123.63:443.39:380.09:52-0.26:096:14Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:183.84:473.510:39-0.210:57-0.46:076:15Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:183.95:463.811:37-0.411:59-0.66:066:16Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:144.06:394.112:28-0.66:046:17Full Moon22Tue
23Wed7:044.07:274.312:54-0.71:14-0.76:036:17Full Moon23Wed
24Thu7:503.98:124.31:42-0.81:57-0.76:016:18Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:353.88:574.22:28-0.72:40-0.56:006:19Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:193.69:434.03:15-0.53:23-0.35:586:20Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:043.410:283.84:04-0.24:10-0.15:576:21Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:493.111:133.54:520.04:570.25:556:22Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:332.911:593.35:410.35:460.45:546:23Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:212.86:310.56:380.65:526:24Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu12:523.11:222.67:270.67:380.75:516:24Third Quarter31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8639168)

Common Questions About Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA today?

Slack tide in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA is approximately 2:49 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 Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA?

Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 Virginia Beach (outer coast), 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 Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA?

Tide predictions for Virginia Beach (outer coast), 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 Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA?

Tide data for Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA is sourced from NOAA Station #8639168. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8639168.

What is the moon phase in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA is Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated). This places Virginia Beach (outer coast), 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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