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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:35 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 08m at 11:22 pm (3.7 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 - Jul 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:422.66:103.811:280.45:488:27Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:322.76:563.912:450.412:190.35:488:26Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:202.87:404.11:290.21:080.25:498:26Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:033.08:214.22:090.01:550.15:498:26Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:463.29:034.22:47-0.12:390.05:508:26Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:303.39:464.13:26-0.23:250.05:508:26Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:173.510:314.04:09-0.34:160.05:518:26Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:063.611:183.94:54-0.35:110.15:518:25Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:563.85:41-0.36:090.25:528:25Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:073.712:473.96:29-0.37:100.35:538:25Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:573.41:434.07:20-0.28:140.35:538:24Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:553.22:474.08:15-0.29:230.35:548:24Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:043.03:554.19:15-0.110:300.35:548:24Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:152.94:584.210:150.011:340.25:558:23Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:213.05:574.311:160.05:568:23Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:243.16:554.312:370.112:180.05:578:22Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:223.27:464.31:320.01:17-0.15:578:22New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:133.48:314.22:19-0.12:09-0.15:588:21New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:593.59:134.13:00-0.22:540.05:598:20New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:443.69:533.93:38-0.13:380.25:598:20Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:283.610:333.74:170.04:240.36:008:19Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:103.611:123.54:550.15:110.56:018:19Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:513.511:503.35:320.25:580.76:028:18Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:303.56:090.36:440.86:028:17First Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:283.01:113.56:470.57:330.96:038:16First Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:102.81:583.47:280.68:271.06:048:16First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:002.72:533.48:150.79:251.06:058:15First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:012.63:513.59:070.710:200.96:068:14Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:042.64:443.710:000.711:120.86:068:13Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:012.75:353.810:530.66:078:12Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri5:552.96:244.012:050.611:48 AM0.46:088:11Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 2:28 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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