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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 38m at 5:35 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 11:58 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8639168
Common Questions About Tides

Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA Tides - Jan 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:183.512:323.16:420.16:57-0.47:164:57First Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:233.61:372.97:530.17:56-0.37:164:58First Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:343.62:502.79:030.18:56-0.37:174:59Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat3:393.83:562.710:100.09:55-0.37:175:00Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:393.84:582.811:14-0.110:55-0.47:175:00Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon5:363.95:562.912:12-0.27:175:01Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:273.96:472.91:00-0.37:175:02Full Moon7Tue
8Wed7:133.97:323.012:44-0.41:41-0.37:175:03Full Moon8Wed
9Thu7:533.98:143.11:28-0.42:19-0.37:175:04Full Moon9Thu
10Fri8:313.78:563.12:09-0.32:55-0.37:175:05Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:093.59:383.02:49-0.23:32-0.27:175:06Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun9:463.310:193.03:310.04:09-0.17:165:07Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:233.110:582.94:160.24:460.07:165:08Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:002.911:382.95:010.35:230.07:165:09Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:392.75:480.56:020.17:165:10Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:212.912:222.56:390.56:460.27:155:11Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:132.91:152.37:370.67:350.27:155:12Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:132.92:182.28:370.58:280.27:155:13Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:113.13:202.29:340.49:220.17:145:14Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon4:053.34:162.410:290.310:16-0.17:145:15Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:573.55:112.511:240.011:11-0.37:135:16Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:473.86:042.812:14-0.27:135:17New Moon22Wed
23Thu6:354.06:533.012:05-0.512:58-0.57:125:18New Moon23Thu
24Fri7:204.17:403.312:55-0.71:41-0.77:125:19New Moon24Fri
25Sat8:054.18:283.51:44-0.82:23-0.87:115:20New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:514.09:183.62:33-0.83:08-0.97:115:21Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:393.810:103.73:27-0.73:56-0.97:105:22Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:293.611:033.74:25-0.54:46-0.87:095:23Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:193.211:583.75:25-0.35:38-0.67:095:24First Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:132.96:28-0.16:34-0.57:085:26First Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:013.51:182.67:380.07:35-0.37:075:27First Quarter31Fri
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (18% illuminated). This places Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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