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 5h 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 - Nov 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:565.010:253.73:260.04:330.26:275:07Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri10:534.711:253.54:250.25:360.46:285:06Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat11:534.45:280.56:410.56:295:05Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun12:303.41:014.16:370.77:500.66:305:04Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:513.42:183.97:530.88:520.66:315:03Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:063.53:243.89:050.89:450.56:325:02Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed4:043.74:183.710:080.710:330.56:335:01Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu4:533.95:063.611:050.711:160.46:345:00Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri5:374.15:483.511:560.611:540.46:364:59Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat6:164.26:273.512:380.56:374:58New Moon10Sat
11Sun6:514.37:023.412:280.41:140.56:384:57New Moon11Sun
12Mon7:234.37:363.412:590.41:450.46:394:57New Moon12Mon
13Tue7:564.38:113.31:290.42:170.56:404:56New Moon13Tue
14Wed8:294.28:473.22:010.52:520.56:414:55Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu9:064.19:273.02:360.63:310.66:424:54Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri9:453.910:092.93:140.84:140.76:434:54Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat10:273.810:522.93:580.95:010.86:444:53Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun11:103.711:382.84:471.05:480.86:454:53First Quarter18Sun
19Mon11:573.65:401.06:380.76:464:52First Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:312.912:503.56:381.07:310.66:474:51First Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:343.01:513.57:420.98:230.56:484:51First Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:393.32:533.58:470.79:130.26:494:50Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri3:353.73:493.69:470.510:020.06:504:50Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat4:274.14:443.610:470.210:53-0.26:514:49Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun5:194.55:393.711:46-0.111:45-0.46:524:49Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon6:114.86:333.712:41-0.36:534:49Full Moon26Mon
27Tue7:025.07:263.712:36-0.61:33-0.56:544:48Full Moon27Tue
28Wed7:535.18:183.61:25-0.62:24-0.56:554:48Full Moon28Wed
29Thu8:464.99:143.52:16-0.53:19-0.36:564:48Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri9:414.710:123.43:10-0.34:18-0.26:574:48Waning Gibbous30Fri
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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