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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:48 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 37m at 1:36 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8639168
Common Questions About Tides

Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA Tides - Feb 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:073.49:302.92:460.03:22-0.27:065:28Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:423.210:082.93:260.03:57-0.27:055:29Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon10:183.110:473.04:110.14:35-0.17:045:30Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:572.911:293.14:590.25:15-0.17:035:31Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:402.75:500.35:59-0.17:035:32First Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:173.212:302.56:480.36:50-0.17:025:34First Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:153.31:332.47:530.37:50-0.17:015:35First Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:243.42:462.49:010.28:54-0.27:005:36Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun3:323.63:552.610:070.09:58-0.46:595:37Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon4:373.85:012.811:12-0.211:03-0.66:585:38Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue5:394.16:033.112:12-0.56:575:39Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed6:364.26:593.312:06-0.81:04-0.76:565:40Full Moon12Wed
13Thu7:284.37:513.61:02-1.01:50-0.96:555:41Full Moon13Thu
14Fri8:164.28:423.71:55-1.02:36-0.96:535:42Full Moon14Fri
15Sat9:044.09:333.82:47-0.93:22-0.86:525:43Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun9:523.710:233.83:42-0.74:09-0.76:515:44Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:393.411:133.64:39-0.44:56-0.56:505:45Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:253.05:36-0.15:43-0.26:495:46Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:023.512:132.66:340.16:320.06:485:47Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:593.21:112.47:390.47:280.26:465:48Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:083.12:272.28:460.58:290.46:455:49Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:163.03:372.29:480.59:290.46:445:50Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun4:133.04:332.310:450.510:250.36:435:51Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon5:053.15:232.511:360.411:170.26:415:52Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:503.26:072.612:170.36:405:53Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:293.46:442.812:030.112:500.16:395:54New Moon26Wed
27Thu7:033.47:183.012:410.01:180.06:375:55New Moon27Thu
28Fri7:353.57:513.11:16-0.11:45-0.16:365:56New Moon28Fri
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 4:42 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 46% 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 (46% 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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