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 4h 33m 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 - May 1921

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:593.03:433.09:190.69:500.86:097:51Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:593.04:343.210:070.510:430.66:087:52Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue4:513.05:203.410:520.411:340.46:077:53Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:393.16:043.711:380.36:067:54Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:263.26:473.912:250.212:240.16:057:55Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:123.37:314.21:120.01:09-0.16:047:56New Moon6Fri
7Sat7:563.48:144.41:57-0.21:53-0.26:037:57New Moon7Sat
8Sun8:403.58:584.52:40-0.32:37-0.36:027:58New Moon8Sun
9Mon9:253.59:444.53:24-0.43:23-0.36:017:58Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:153.510:344.44:12-0.44:13-0.26:007:59Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:083.511:274.25:05-0.35:09-0.15:598:00Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:023.56:01-0.26:090.05:588:01Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:214.01:003.56:57-0.17:120.15:578:02First Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:193.82:053.57:56-0.18:210.25:578:03First Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:253.63:183.68:57-0.19:320.25:568:04First Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:383.44:243.89:56-0.110:390.15:558:04Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue4:433.35:214.010:51-0.111:420.05:548:05Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:423.36:144.111:45-0.15:538:06Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:373.37:034.212:41-0.112:37-0.15:538:07Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri7:273.37:484.31:33-0.21:24-0.15:528:08Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:113.38:284.22:16-0.22:07-0.15:518:08Full Moon21Sat
22Sun8:523.39:074.12:55-0.22:450.05:518:09Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:323.29:454.03:32-0.13:240.15:508:10Full Moon23Mon
24Tue10:143.210:253.84:100.04:040.35:498:11Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:563.111:053.64:500.14:470.55:498:12Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:383.011:463.45:320.25:340.65:488:12Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:203.06:140.36:220.75:488:13Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:273.31:033.06:560.47:110.85:478:14Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:103.11:523.07:400.48:060.85:478:14Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:003.02:483.18:270.49:040.85:468:15Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:582.93:433.39:150.410:000.65:468:16Third Quarter31Tue
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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