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 1h 57m 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 - Apr 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:212.56:350.76:310.85:496:25Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:523.01:212.47:330.87:310.85:486:26Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:013.02:352.48:340.88:340.85:466:27Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:083.13:362.69:290.79:320.65:456:28Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri4:033.24:272.910:180.510:270.45:446:29Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat4:513.45:133.211:040.311:210.25:426:30Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:373.55:583.511:470.15:416:31Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon6:213.66:403.912:11-0.112:28-0.25:396:31New Moon8Mon
9Tue7:033.77:224.212:57-0.31:07-0.35:386:32New Moon9Tue
10Wed7:453.78:054.41:42-0.41:47-0.45:366:33New Moon10Wed
11Thu8:293.68:514.52:27-0.52:29-0.45:356:34Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri9:173.59:404.43:17-0.43:16-0.35:346:35Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat10:083.310:334.34:11-0.34:09-0.25:326:36Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun11:023.211:294.05:09-0.15:070.05:316:37Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:003.06:110.16:100.25:296:37First Quarter15Mon
16Tue12:313.81:102.97:190.27:210.35:286:38First Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:493.62:343.08:300.38:370.35:276:39First Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:083.53:443.29:330.29:480.25:256:40Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri4:123.54:423.510:290.210:520.15:246:41Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat5:073.55:343.711:200.111:500.05:236:42Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun5:563.56:193.912:050.05:216:43Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:403.56:594.112:39-0.112:43-0.15:206:44Full Moon22Mon
23Tue7:183.47:354.11:20-0.11:17-0.15:196:44Full Moon23Tue
24Wed7:543.38:094.11:57-0.11:490.05:186:45Full Moon24Wed
25Thu8:293.28:444.02:320.02:210.15:166:46Full Moon25Thu
26Fri9:073.19:213.83:070.12:560.35:156:47Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat9:462.910:003.63:460.23:350.55:146:48Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun11:262.811:413.55:280.45:180.76:137:49Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon12:082.76:120.56:050.86:127:50Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:243.312:522.66:590.66:560.96:117:51Third Quarter30Tue
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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