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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:18 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 43m at 12:05 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8639168
Common Questions About Tides

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

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:564.17:133.012:250.21:300.36:584:47Full Moon1Fri
2Sat7:314.07:503.01:010.32:020.36:584:47Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:054.08:272.91:360.32:340.36:594:47Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:413.99:062.92:120.43:100.47:004:47Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:193.89:482.82:490.53:500.47:014:47Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed9:593.610:312.83:310.64:320.57:024:47Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:393.511:142.84:180.75:140.57:034:47Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:193.411:592.95:080.85:560.57:044:47Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:023.26:010.86:390.47:044:47Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:503.012:523.17:000.87:260.37:054:47Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:483.21:523.08:030.78:160.27:064:47Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:463.52:532.99:040.59:070.07:074:48Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed3:403.83:523.010:030.39:59-0.27:084:48Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:344.24:493.011:030.010:54-0.37:084:48Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:294.45:473.112:01-0.27:094:48New Moon15Fri
16Sat6:234.66:443.212:55-0.47:104:49New Moon16Sat
17Sun7:174.77:383.312:45-0.61:46-0.57:104:49New Moon17Sun
18Mon8:094.78:323.41:38-0.72:38-0.67:114:49New Moon18Mon
19Tue9:034.69:303.42:32-0.63:32-0.57:114:50Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:584.310:293.43:31-0.44:28-0.47:124:50Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:524.011:273.44:34-0.25:22-0.37:134:51Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:453.65:390.06:15-0.27:134:51First Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:273.412:403.26:470.27:09-0.17:134:52First Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:353.41:452.98:000.38:030.07:144:52First Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:423.42:522.69:080.48:540.17:144:53First Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:393.53:502.510:080.49:420.17:154:53Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed4:283.54:422.511:040.410:290.17:154:54Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:153.55:312.511:550.311:170.17:154:55Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:583.66:152.612:380.27:164:55Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:373.66:552.612:020.11:130.17:164:56Full Moon30Sat
31Sun7:133.67:322.712:420.01:440.07:164:57Full Moon31Sun
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 3:11 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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