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 4h 49m at 5:35 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:044.011:393.34:480.45:380.16:574:48First Quarter1Sun
2Mon11:563.85:500.46:310.16:584:47First Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:393.512:553.56:570.57:260.06:594:47First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:473.62:023.48:080.48:23-0.17:004:47First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:553.93:093.39:160.39:18-0.27:014:47Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri3:544.24:103.210:200.110:12-0.27:024:47Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:504.45:093.211:230.011:08-0.37:024:47Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:454.56:053.312:20-0.17:034:47Full Moon8Sun
9Mon6:364.56:573.312:03-0.41:10-0.27:044:47Full Moon9Mon
10Tue7:234.57:453.312:53-0.41:55-0.27:054:47Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:084.48:313.21:39-0.32:39-0.27:064:47Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:534.19:193.22:24-0.13:240.07:064:47Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:373.910:073.13:100.14:090.17:074:48Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:193.610:533.03:590.34:540.27:084:48Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:003.411:393.04:500.55:360.37:094:48Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:403.15:410.76:160.47:094:48Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:262.912:232.96:340.86:580.47:104:49Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:212.91:152.77:320.87:430.47:114:49Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:193.02:152.58:320.88:290.47:114:50Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:113.23:132.59:260.79:140.47:124:50Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat3:583.44:052.510:180.610:000.37:124:50Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun4:433.54:552.611:100.410:490.17:134:51Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:293.75:442.711:590.211:380.07:134:51Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:143.96:302.812:430.07:144:52New Moon24Tue
25Wed6:584.17:152.912:26-0.21:24-0.27:144:52New Moon25Wed
26Thu7:404.28:003.01:12-0.32:05-0.37:154:53New Moon26Thu
27Fri8:244.28:473.11:57-0.42:48-0.47:154:54Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat9:104.19:383.22:45-0.43:35-0.47:154:54Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun9:583.910:313.43:39-0.34:24-0.57:164:55Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:473.711:243.44:38-0.25:14-0.57:164:56Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue11:383.45:390.06:05-0.47:164:56First 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 8:46 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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