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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA.
Next low tide : in 20m at 6:21 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - May 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:373.310:014.53:40-0.33:33-0.26:107:51Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:273.310:534.34:30-0.24:25-0.16:087:52Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:223.211:484.25:26-0.15:240.06:077:53Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:183.26:230.06:270.26:067:54Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:453.91:203.27:230.17:350.36:057:55Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:483.72:333.38:240.18:490.36:047:56Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:003.53:483.59:250.110:020.36:037:57Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:103.44:493.710:200.011:070.26:027:57Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:093.35:423.911:110.06:017:58Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:033.26:324.112:090.112:010.06:007:59Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:553.27:174.21:050.012:490.05:598:00New Moon11Fri
12Sat7:413.27:594.21:52-0.11:320.05:588:01New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:233.28:374.22:32-0.12:120.05:588:02New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:023.19:144.03:09-0.12:490.15:578:03New Moon14Mon
15Tue9:423.19:533.93:460.03:270.35:568:03Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:233.010:333.74:240.24:070.45:558:04Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:062.911:143.55:060.34:520.65:548:05Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:492.811:553.45:490.45:400.75:538:06Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:322.86:310.56:290.85:538:07First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:373.21:192.87:150.57:220.95:528:08First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:223.12:122.98:000.68:190.95:518:08First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:152.93:113.18:460.59:200.85:518:09First Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:152.84:033.39:330.410:160.65:508:10Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:122.84:513.610:190.311:110.45:498:11Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:042.95:383.911:050.25:498:11Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:572.96:274.212:060.211:55 AM0.05:488:12Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:503.07:164.41:00-0.112:47-0.15:488:13Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:413.28:064.61:50-0.31:38-0.35:478:14Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:323.28:564.62:37-0.42:28-0.35:478:14Full Moon29Tue
30Wed9:233.39:484.63:26-0.43:19-0.35:468:15Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu10:183.310:424.44:18-0.44:15-0.25:468:16Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 9:13 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 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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