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 1h 18m at 7:01 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 1:29 pm (3.8 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 - Sep 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:013.911:113.44:370.65:140.96:347:33Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:383.911:493.25:140.75:591.06:347:32Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:163.95:530.86:471.16:357:31Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:303.01:003.96:360.97:391.26:367:29Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:162.91:533.97:261.08:401.26:377:28Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:162.92:593.98:251.09:431.16:387:26Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:282.94:064.19:290.910:420.96:387:25Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue4:353.15:064.310:320.711:390.76:397:23Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:353.56:034.511:340.56:407:22Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:333.86:574.712:330.412:350.26:417:20New Moon10Thu
11Fri7:274.37:484.81:220.11:330.06:427:19New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:174.68:364.72:07-0.12:27-0.16:427:17New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:064.99:244.62:51-0.33:19-0.16:437:16New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:565.010:144.33:35-0.34:130.06:447:14Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:485.011:074.04:22-0.15:120.26:457:13Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:424.95:130.16:130.46:467:11Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:003.712:364.76:080.47:160.76:477:10First Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:553.41:364.47:060.68:250.96:477:08First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:023.22:504.18:120.89:361.06:487:07First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:273.14:054.09:241.010:381.06:497:05First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:383.25:054.010:311.011:321.06:507:04Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:353.45:554.011:311.06:517:02Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:243.56:394.012:210.912:260.96:517:01Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:063.77:174.01:010.81:120.96:526:59Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:423.97:514.01:330.71:490.86:536:58Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:144.18:233.92:010.62:220.86:546:56Full Moon26Sat
27Sun7:454.27:543.81:270.61:540.85:555:55Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:154.28:273.71:540.62:270.85:565:53Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:484.29:023.62:240.73:040.95:565:52Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed9:234.29:403.42:560.83:441.05:575:50Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 10:15 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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