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 : 5:28 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 37m at 11:13 am (4.2 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 - May 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:092.86:110.46:120.76:097:52Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:253.412:542.96:570.57:050.76:087:52Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:133.31:473.07:460.48:040.76:077:53Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:083.22:503.18:390.49:080.66:067:54Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:123.23:523.49:330.210:100.46:057:55Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu4:143.34:483.810:260.011:100.16:047:56Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri5:113.45:434.211:18-0.26:037:57Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:093.56:374.512:10-0.212:12-0.46:027:58Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun7:053.67:314.81:08-0.41:07-0.56:017:59New Moon9Sun
10Mon7:593.78:234.92:02-0.61:59-0.66:007:59New Moon10Mon
11Tue8:523.79:144.82:53-0.72:50-0.65:598:00New Moon11Tue
12Wed9:463.710:084.73:45-0.73:42-0.55:588:01Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu10:423.611:044.44:40-0.54:40-0.35:578:02Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:403.55:38-0.35:42-0.15:568:03Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:004.112:383.46:36-0.26:460.15:568:04First Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:563.81:393.47:340.07:540.35:558:05First Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:573.42:503.48:320.19:060.45:548:05First Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:073.23:553.59:280.210:110.55:538:06First Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:113.04:493.610:170.311:090.55:538:07Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:042.95:353.711:020.35:528:08Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri5:522.96:183.812:030.411:45 AM0.35:518:09Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat6:382.96:583.812:510.312:270.35:508:09Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:192.97:353.91:320.21:070.35:508:10Full Moon23Sun
24Mon7:572.98:103.92:060.21:440.35:498:11Full Moon24Mon
25Tue8:333.08:443.92:370.12:190.35:498:12Full Moon25Tue
26Wed9:083.09:193.93:080.12:540.35:488:12Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:453.09:563.83:420.13:320.45:488:13Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:252.910:353.74:200.24:120.55:478:14Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat11:062.911:163.65:010.24:580.55:478:15Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:483.011:583.55:440.25:480.65:468:15Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:323.16:280.26:410.65:468:16Third Quarter31Mon
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 2:20 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 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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