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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA.
Next low tide : 7:14 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 42m at 12:42 pm (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8639168
Common Questions About Tides

Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA Tides - Jan 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:143.411:533.15:110.15:43-0.27:164:58Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:593.06:090.36:270.07:174:59First Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:463.112:482.77:110.57:130.17:174:59First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:463.01:472.48:160.68:000.27:175:00First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:463.12:502.39:150.68:470.27:175:01First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:373.13:462.310:090.59:330.37:175:02Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:233.24:362.311:010.410:200.27:175:03Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:083.35:252.411:490.311:080.17:175:04Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:523.46:102.512:300.27:175:05Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:323.56:512.61:050.07:175:06Full Moon10Tue
11Wed7:103.67:282.712:37-0.11:37-0.17:165:07Full Moon11Wed
12Thu7:453.78:062.71:17-0.22:10-0.27:165:07Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:213.78:452.81:56-0.22:44-0.27:165:08Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:593.69:273.02:37-0.23:22-0.37:165:09Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:393.510:113.13:23-0.14:02-0.37:155:10Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:213.310:573.24:14-0.14:45-0.37:155:11Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:053.111:463.35:080.05:30-0.37:155:12Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed11:532.96:060.16:19-0.37:145:14Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:413.412:502.77:100.17:15-0.37:145:15Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:463.51:592.58:190.18:17-0.37:145:16Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:573.63:132.59:280.09:20-0.47:135:17Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun4:033.84:212.610:35-0.110:24-0.57:135:18Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:063.95:272.811:40-0.311:29-0.67:125:19Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:064.16:273.012:37-0.57:115:20New Moon24Tue
25Wed6:594.17:203.112:29-0.71:25-0.67:115:21New Moon25Wed
26Thu7:474.18:083.31:22-0.82:09-0.77:105:22New Moon26Thu
27Fri8:324.08:563.32:11-0.72:51-0.77:105:23New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:153.79:433.32:59-0.53:33-0.67:095:24Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun9:583.410:283.33:49-0.34:15-0.47:085:25Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:383.111:113.24:40-0.14:55-0.37:075:26Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue11:182.811:533.15:290.25:35-0.17:075:27First Quarter31Tue
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 3:58 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (36% illuminated). This places Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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