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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA.
Next low tide : 10:10 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 50m at 3:30 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8639168
Common Questions About Tides

Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA Tides - Jun 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:243.36:25-0.26:330.15:468:16Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:453.91:243.37:21-0.17:390.25:458:17Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:453.72:333.48:19-0.18:500.25:458:18Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:533.53:443.69:18-0.110:000.25:458:18Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:023.44:453.910:13-0.111:050.15:448:19Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:033.35:394.111:06-0.25:448:19Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:013.26:314.212:080.011:58 AM-0.25:448:20Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:553.27:204.31:05-0.112:50-0.25:448:21New Moon8Tue
9Wed7:453.28:044.31:55-0.21:37-0.25:448:21New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:303.28:454.22:38-0.22:20-0.15:448:22New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:133.29:254.13:18-0.23:000.05:438:22New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:553.110:053.93:57-0.13:410.25:438:23Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:393.010:463.74:380.14:240.45:438:23Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:233.011:273.55:200.25:110.55:438:23Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:062.96:020.35:590.75:438:24Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:083.312:492.96:430.46:480.85:438:24First Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:493.21:362.97:250.47:400.85:448:24First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:353.02:293.08:080.48:370.85:448:25First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:282.93:243.28:540.49:340.75:448:25First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:262.84:143.49:400.410:280.65:448:25Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:212.85:013.610:260.311:210.45:448:26Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:132.85:473.911:140.25:448:26Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:052.96:364.112:150.212:040.05:458:26Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:583.07:244.41:070.012:56-0.15:458:26Full Moon24Thu
25Fri7:493.28:124.51:55-0.31:46-0.25:458:26Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:383.39:014.62:42-0.42:35-0.35:458:26Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:293.49:514.53:29-0.53:26-0.35:468:27Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:233.510:444.44:20-0.54:21-0.25:468:27Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:193.511:384.25:14-0.45:22-0.15:478:27Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:153.66:08-0.46:250.05:478:27Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 6:50 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 65% 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 First Quarter (65% 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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