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 05m at 10:35 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 5:20 pm (3.7 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 - Sep 1922

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:503.35:194.110:470.711:450.76:347:33Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:463.46:094.111:450.76:357:32Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:363.56:544.112:360.712:380.76:357:30Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon7:193.77:334.11:180.61:230.66:367:29Full Moon4Mon
5Tue7:573.88:084.11:520.52:000.66:377:27Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:313.98:414.02:210.42:330.66:387:26Full Moon6Wed
7Thu9:034.09:144.02:490.43:060.66:397:24Full Moon7Thu
8Fri9:374.09:483.93:190.53:410.76:397:23Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:124.010:253.73:520.54:200.86:407:21Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun10:494.011:033.64:280.65:020.96:417:20Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon11:284.011:433.45:070.75:471.06:427:18Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:084.05:500.86:351.06:437:17Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:253.312:534.06:360.97:271.16:437:15Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:143.31:464.07:280.98:251.06:447:14Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:133.32:494.08:270.99:260.96:457:12Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:213.43:544.29:300.710:240.76:467:11Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun4:273.64:544.410:310.511:200.46:477:09Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon5:264.05:524.611:320.36:477:08Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue6:244.36:484.712:160.212:330.16:487:06New Moon19Tue
20Wed7:204.77:414.81:09-0.11:31-0.16:497:05New Moon20Wed
21Thu8:125.08:324.81:58-0.32:25-0.26:507:03New Moon21Thu
22Fri9:025.19:234.72:45-0.43:17-0.26:517:02New Moon22Fri
23Sat9:545.210:154.53:33-0.34:11-0.16:527:00Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun9:475.110:094.23:23-0.14:100.15:525:59Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon10:424.911:033.94:180.15:100.45:535:57Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:374.65:150.46:120.65:545:56First Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:003.712:364.36:140.67:170.85:555:54First Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:063.51:464.17:200.88:240.95:565:53First Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:263.42:564.08:291.09:220.95:565:51First Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:323.53:523.99:311.010:130.95:575:50Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 1:57 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 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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