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 2h 26m 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 - May 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:323.26:553.712:310.312:380.36:097:52Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:133.27:313.81:170.21:140.26:087:53Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:483.28:043.91:540.21:450.26:077:53Full Moon3Thu
4Fri8:223.18:363.92:260.12:140.26:067:54Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:553.19:083.92:570.12:450.26:057:55Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:293.09:423.93:290.13:170.36:047:56Full Moon6Sun
7Mon10:062.910:183.84:040.23:520.46:037:57Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:452.810:583.74:440.34:330.56:027:58Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:252.811:403.65:270.45:180.66:017:59Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:082.76:130.46:080.76:008:00Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:253.512:552.77:020.57:020.75:598:00Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:153.41:502.87:540.48:030.75:588:01Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:143.42:563.08:500.39:090.55:578:02Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:193.44:003.49:440.210:140.35:568:03Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:213.44:573.710:370.011:150.15:558:04Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:193.55:514.211:29-0.25:558:05Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:163.66:454.512:17-0.212:22-0.45:548:05Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:133.67:384.81:15-0.51:14-0.65:538:06New Moon18Fri
19Sat8:063.68:294.92:09-0.72:04-0.65:528:07New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:583.69:204.83:00-0.72:54-0.65:528:08New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:523.510:144.73:53-0.63:46-0.45:518:09Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue10:483.411:094.44:49-0.44:43-0.25:508:09Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:463.35:48-0.25:440.05:508:10Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:054.012:433.26:470.06:480.35:498:11First Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:023.71:463.17:450.17:560.45:498:12First Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:043.42:583.18:450.39:080.65:488:13First Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:143.14:023.39:390.310:130.65:488:13First Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:153.04:543.410:260.311:090.65:478:14Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue5:062.95:383.511:070.45:478:15Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:512.86:183.712:020.511:46 AM0.45:468:15Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu6:352.86:563.812:490.412:250.35:468:16Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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