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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA.
Next low tide : 9:12 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 50m at 2:25 pm (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8639168
Common Questions About Tides

Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA Tides - Feb 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:393.63:592.610:120.09:58-0.47:065:28Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:423.75:042.711:17-0.211:01-0.47:065:29Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:413.86:032.812:16-0.37:055:30Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:343.96:553.012:01-0.51:05-0.47:045:31Full Moon4Sat
5Sun7:213.97:403.112:53-0.61:46-0.57:035:32Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:023.88:233.11:39-0.62:25-0.57:025:33Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:423.79:053.12:21-0.53:03-0.47:015:34Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:203.59:473.13:03-0.33:40-0.37:005:35Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu9:583.310:283.13:47-0.14:17-0.26:595:36Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:353.011:073.04:320.14:54-0.16:585:37Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:122.811:472.95:170.35:310.16:575:38Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:512.56:040.46:110.26:565:39Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:312.912:372.36:560.56:570.36:555:40Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:252.91:352.27:550.67:490.46:545:42Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:292.92:422.28:550.68:440.36:535:43Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:283.03:432.29:520.59:390.26:525:44Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri4:223.24:372.410:470.310:330.16:515:45Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:133.45:292.611:390.111:28-0.26:495:46Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:013.76:182.912:25-0.26:485:47New Moon19Sun
20Mon6:463.97:033.112:19-0.41:06-0.46:475:48New Moon20Mon
21Tue7:284.07:473.41:06-0.61:45-0.66:465:49New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:114.08:323.61:52-0.72:26-0.76:455:50New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:553.99:203.72:40-0.73:09-0.76:435:51Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:423.710:103.83:32-0.63:55-0.76:425:52Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:313.511:023.84:28-0.54:45-0.66:415:53Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:213.211:563.75:27-0.35:36-0.46:395:54First Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:152.96:29-0.16:33-0.36:385:55First Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:583.61:222.77:400.17:36-0.16:375:56First Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:143.52:432.68:540.28:46-0.16:355:57First Quarter29Wed
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 5:48 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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