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 : 6:21 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 28m at 11:58 am (4.1 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 - Feb 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:143.95:332.911:43-0.411:39-0.77:065:28Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:104.16:313.212:36-0.67:055:29New Moon2Sat
3Sun7:024.37:243.512:37-0.91:23-0.97:055:30New Moon3Sun
4Mon7:514.38:153.81:30-1.02:09-1.07:045:31New Moon4Mon
5Tue8:404.29:073.92:23-1.02:55-1.07:035:32Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed9:293.910:003.93:18-0.93:43-1.07:025:33Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:203.610:523.84:16-0.74:33-0.87:015:34Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:093.211:453.75:16-0.45:24-0.67:005:35First Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:012.96:17-0.16:17-0.36:595:37First Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:443.41:002.57:250.17:16-0.16:585:38First Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:563.32:172.48:370.38:210.16:575:39First Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:103.23:302.39:430.39:250.16:565:40Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed4:123.14:292.410:430.310:240.16:555:41Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu5:053.25:222.511:370.311:190.16:545:42Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri5:513.26:082.712:210.16:535:43Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:303.36:462.812:060.012:550.06:515:44Full Moon16Sat
17Sun7:043.47:213.012:45-0.11:23-0.16:505:45Full Moon17Sun
18Mon7:353.47:543.11:18-0.11:48-0.26:495:46Full Moon18Mon
19Tue8:053.38:263.21:51-0.22:15-0.26:485:47Full Moon19Tue
20Wed8:363.38:593.22:25-0.12:44-0.26:475:48Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu9:093.19:343.33:01-0.13:16-0.16:455:49Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri9:443.010:113.33:410.03:51-0.16:445:50Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat10:212.810:513.34:250.14:300.06:435:51Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:022.711:353.35:120.25:140.16:425:52Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon11:472.66:030.36:040.16:405:53Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:273.312:422.57:020.47:030.16:395:54Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:323.31:522.58:090.38:100.06:385:55Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:453.43:062.69:150.29:17-0.16:365:56Waning Crescent28Thu
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 3:09 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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