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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA.
Next low tide : 11:03 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 45m at 4:29 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (73% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8639168
Common Questions About Tides

Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA Tides - Mar 1924

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:043.64:283.010:27-0.110:33-0.36:345:58Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:053.75:283.111:28-0.211:35-0.46:335:59Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:003.86:213.312:21-0.36:315:59Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:483.97:073.512:30-0.51:05-0.46:306:00New Moon4Tue
5Wed7:303.87:483.61:16-0.51:42-0.56:296:01New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:083.78:273.61:57-0.52:18-0.46:276:02New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:463.69:053.62:36-0.42:52-0.36:266:03Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat9:233.49:433.53:15-0.23:28-0.26:246:04Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:013.210:223.43:560.04:060.06:236:05Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:393.011:013.24:390.24:460.26:226:06Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:182.811:413.15:230.45:270.36:206:07First Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:012.66:090.56:130.56:196:08First Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:283.012:512.57:020.67:040.56:176:09First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:253.01:552.58:010.68:020.56:166:10First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:323.03:012.58:590.69:000.46:146:11First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:323.13:582.79:530.59:550.36:136:11Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon4:253.34:493.010:440.310:500.06:116:12Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:153.55:383.311:340.011:43-0.26:106:13Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:033.76:253.612:19-0.26:086:14Full Moon19Wed
20Thu6:483.97:103.912:33-0.51:01-0.56:076:15Full Moon20Thu
21Fri7:314.07:544.11:20-0.61:42-0.66:056:16Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:164.08:414.32:07-0.72:25-0.76:046:17Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:033.99:304.32:56-0.73:12-0.66:026:18Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon9:533.710:224.23:49-0.64:03-0.56:016:19Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:453.511:164.14:46-0.44:57-0.35:596:19Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:393.35:46-0.25:56-0.15:586:20Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:143.912:413.16:500.07:010.05:576:21Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:243.71:593.08:000.18:130.15:556:22Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:433.63:173.19:080.29:230.15:546:23Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun3:523.64:213.210:100.110:290.05:526:24Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon4:513.65:173.411:070.111:30-0.15:516:25Waning Crescent31Mon
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 7:46 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 73% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (73% illuminated). This places Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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