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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA.
Next low tide : in 32m at 8:10 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - May 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:153.210:354.34:17-0.24:080.06:107:51Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri11:053.111:274.15:090.05:020.16:097:52Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:583.06:050.16:010.26:077:53Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:224.012:563.07:040.27:050.36:067:54First Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:213.82:043.18:060.28:150.36:057:55First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:323.63:223.29:110.29:290.36:047:56First Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:473.54:303.510:100.110:380.26:037:57Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:503.55:273.811:030.011:430.16:027:57Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:483.46:194.111:54-0.16:017:58Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:413.47:084.312:43-0.112:43-0.26:007:59Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:303.47:524.41:36-0.21:28-0.25:598:00Full Moon11Sun
12Mon8:153.38:334.42:21-0.32:09-0.15:588:01Full Moon12Mon
13Tue8:563.29:134.33:02-0.22:480.05:588:02Full Moon13Tue
14Wed9:383.19:534.13:42-0.13:270.15:578:03Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu10:203.010:353.84:230.14:080.35:568:03Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:042.911:173.65:060.24:530.55:558:04Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:482.85:510.45:420.75:548:05Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:003.412:322.76:360.56:330.85:538:06Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon12:443.21:212.77:220.67:260.95:538:07Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:323.12:182.78:100.68:250.95:528:08Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:292.93:212.98:590.69:260.95:518:08Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:302.94:143.19:440.510:220.75:518:09Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri4:232.94:583.410:270.411:140.65:508:10Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat5:122.95:413.711:100.35:498:11Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun6:003.06:254.012:070.311:56 AM0.15:498:11Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:493.07:104.212:570.112:420.05:488:12New Moon26Mon
27Tue7:373.17:564.41:44-0.11:29-0.15:488:13New Moon27Tue
28Wed8:233.18:424.52:29-0.32:15-0.25:478:14New Moon28Wed
29Thu9:113.29:304.53:15-0.33:03-0.25:478:14New Moon29Thu
30Fri10:023.210:224.44:04-0.33:54-0.25:468:15Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat10:573.211:174.24:58-0.24:52-0.15:468:16Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 10:53 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 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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