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 2h 46m 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 - May 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:113.21:442.67:500.77:520.96:097:52Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:073.12:482.78:450.78:550.86:087:52Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:113.13:522.99:370.69:560.76:077:53Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:113.24:443.210:260.410:530.56:067:54Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:033.35:333.611:120.211:490.26:057:55Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:543.36:213.911:590.06:047:56Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:443.47:084.312:44-0.112:47-0.26:037:57New Moon7Tue
8Wed7:343.57:554.61:36-0.31:34-0.46:027:58New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:223.58:434.72:24-0.52:19-0.56:017:59New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:113.59:324.73:13-0.63:06-0.46:007:59New Moon10Fri
11Sat10:033.410:254.64:04-0.53:57-0.35:598:00Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:583.311:214.45:00-0.34:55-0.25:588:01Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:563.26:00-0.25:570.05:578:02Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:194.112:563.27:010.07:040.25:568:03First Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:203.82:063.28:050.18:160.35:568:04First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:313.53:233.39:080.29:310.45:558:04First Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:463.44:283.510:050.210:380.35:548:05First Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:473.25:223.710:560.111:400.35:538:06Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:403.16:103.811:430.15:538:07Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:293.16:534.012:360.212:270.15:528:08Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:133.07:324.01:240.11:070.15:518:09Full Moon21Tue
22Wed7:533.08:084.02:040.11:440.25:518:09Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:303.08:424.02:380.02:170.25:508:10Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:053.09:163.93:100.12:510.35:498:11Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:422.99:533.83:430.13:260.45:498:12Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:222.810:323.74:200.24:050.55:488:12Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:032.811:133.55:010.34:480.65:488:13Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:442.711:553.45:450.45:360.75:478:14Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:272.76:280.46:260.85:478:15Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:383.31:132.87:130.57:190.85:468:15Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:243.22:072.98:000.48:190.85:468:16Third Quarter31Fri
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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