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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 35m at 9:40 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1924

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:033.08:123.92:090.21:460.35:488:26New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:403.08:483.92:410.12:240.25:488:26New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:173.09:243.93:140.13:010.35:498:26New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:553.110:023.83:490.13:420.35:498:26Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:363.110:423.84:280.14:260.45:508:26Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:183.211:243.75:090.15:150.45:508:26Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:023.35:530.06:070.45:518:26Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:083.612:483.56:370.07:020.45:518:25First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:553.41:403.67:250.08:010.45:528:25First Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:493.32:403.88:180.09:050.35:528:25First Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:533.23:444.09:14-0.110:090.25:538:24Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:003.24:454.310:12-0.211:120.05:548:24Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:043.35:444.511:11-0.35:548:24Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:083.46:434.612:15-0.212:12-0.45:558:23Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:103.57:404.81:15-0.41:12-0.45:568:23Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:073.78:324.82:09-0.52:08-0.55:568:22Full Moon16Wed
17Thu9:013.89:234.62:59-0.63:01-0.45:578:22Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:543.810:144.43:48-0.53:55-0.35:588:21Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:483.811:044.14:38-0.44:51-0.15:598:20Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:403.811:523.85:28-0.35:490.25:598:20Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:293.76:16-0.16:460.46:008:19Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:383.51:193.67:020.17:450.66:018:19Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:263.22:143.57:480.38:460.76:028:18Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:212.93:143.58:360.59:460.86:028:17Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:242.84:093.59:240.610:390.86:038:16Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:232.74:563.610:110.611:290.76:048:16Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun5:142.85:413.710:580.66:058:15Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:042.96:253.812:180.611:46 AM0.66:058:14Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:513.07:073.91:020.512:340.56:068:13Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:343.17:464.01:390.41:190.46:078:12New Moon30Wed
31Thu8:133.28:234.12:130.22:000.36:088:11New Moon31Thu
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 1:04 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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