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 4h 37m 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 - Sep 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:124.29:294.43:020.03:180.26:347:32Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:574.410:144.23:420.04:070.26:357:31Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:454.511:024.04:250.05:020.36:367:30Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:354.611:523.85:130.15:590.46:377:28Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:264.66:030.27:000.66:377:27Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:443.61:234.56:580.38:050.76:387:25Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:453.42:304.47:580.59:170.76:397:24Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:013.33:464.39:050.610:250.76:407:22Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:183.34:544.310:130.611:280.76:417:21Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:243.55:544.411:190.66:417:19Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:243.76:494.412:260.512:230.56:427:18Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:173.97:374.41:170.41:190.46:437:16New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:024.18:184.31:590.32:070.46:447:15New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:434.28:554.22:350.32:490.46:457:13New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:214.39:324.03:080.33:280.56:457:12New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:594.310:083.83:400.44:080.76:467:10Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:374.210:473.64:140.64:500.86:477:09Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:154.111:263.44:500.75:341.06:487:07Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:544.05:290.96:191.16:497:06Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:063.212:353.96:111.17:071.26:507:04First Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:493.11:203.86:561.28:011.36:507:03First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:403.02:173.77:481.39:001.36:517:01First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:452.93:233.88:471.39:581.26:526:59First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:553.04:233.99:471.210:491.16:536:58Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:523.25:144.110:441.111:370.96:546:56Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:423.56:034.211:390.86:546:55Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:313.86:514.412:240.612:340.66:556:53Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:174.27:364.51:080.31:260.46:566:52Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:024.68:204.51:490.12:140.26:576:50Full Moon29Sat
30Sun7:464.88:054.41:300.02:020.15:585:49Full Moon30Sun
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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