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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA.
Next low tide : in 47m at 7:48 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:523.012:542.47:210.47:170.27:065:28Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:532.91:572.28:240.58:090.37:055:30Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:552.93:052.19:230.59:000.37:045:31Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon3:493.04:022.210:180.59:510.37:035:32Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue4:383.14:542.311:110.410:420.27:025:33Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed5:263.25:432.411:580.211:320.17:015:34Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:093.46:252.512:370.17:005:35Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:483.57:032.712:17-0.11:10-0.17:005:36New Moon8Fri
9Sat7:243.67:402.812:57-0.21:42-0.26:595:37New Moon9Sat
10Sun7:593.78:173.01:36-0.32:15-0.36:575:38New Moon10Sun
11Mon8:353.68:563.12:15-0.32:50-0.46:565:39Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue9:133.59:383.32:58-0.33:28-0.46:555:40Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:543.410:223.43:45-0.24:10-0.46:545:41Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:383.211:093.54:37-0.14:54-0.46:535:42Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:243.05:320.05:42-0.36:525:43First Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:003.512:162.86:320.16:36-0.26:515:44First Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:003.51:202.67:390.17:38-0.26:505:45First Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:123.52:372.58:510.18:45-0.26:495:46First Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:253.63:502.610:000.09:51-0.36:475:47Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed4:333.84:572.811:07-0.110:58-0.46:465:48Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:353.95:593.112:07-0.36:455:49Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:314.06:523.312:01-0.612:57-0.56:445:50Full Moon22Fri
23Sat7:194.07:403.512:56-0.71:40-0.66:425:51Full Moon23Sat
24Sun8:034.08:253.61:45-0.72:20-0.66:415:52Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:453.89:103.62:31-0.62:59-0.56:405:53Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue9:263.59:533.63:17-0.43:39-0.46:385:54Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed10:073.310:353.54:04-0.24:18-0.26:375:55Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:463.011:163.34:520.14:580.06:365:56Waning Gibbous28Thu
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 11:06 am — 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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