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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 34m at 4:34 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:38 pm (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8639168
Common Questions About Tides

Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA Tides - Sep 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:083.21:503.87:240.88:321.16:347:33First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:053.02:543.78:191.09:331.16:357:32First Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:183.03:573.79:181.110:261.16:357:30First Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:233.04:503.710:131.111:141.06:367:29Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:153.25:363.811:041.011:580.96:377:27Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:023.36:193.911:540.96:387:26Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:443.56:594.012:380.812:410.86:397:24Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:233.87:374.11:140.61:240.76:407:23Full Moon8Thu
9Fri7:594.08:124.11:470.52:030.66:407:21Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:344.28:484.12:200.32:410.56:417:20Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:114.39:254.02:540.33:210.56:427:18Full Moon11Sun
12Mon9:504.410:053.93:300.34:040.56:437:17Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:324.510:493.84:100.34:520.66:447:15Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:194.511:373.74:560.45:450.76:447:14Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:084.45:470.56:410.76:457:12Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:283.61:024.46:420.57:410.86:467:11Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:263.52:054.37:420.68:470.86:477:09Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:373.53:174.38:500.69:530.76:487:08Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:543.64:264.49:590.510:530.56:487:06Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:013.95:284.511:040.411:510.36:497:05Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:014.26:254.512:080.36:507:03Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:574.57:184.512:450.11:090.16:517:02New Moon22Thu
23Fri7:484.78:064.51:340.02:010.16:527:00New Moon23Fri
24Sat8:344.98:514.42:170.02:490.16:526:59New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:184.98:354.21:580.02:350.25:535:57Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon9:034.89:193.92:390.23:210.45:545:56Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue9:484.610:043.73:220.44:100.65:555:54Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:324.410:493.54:070.75:000.95:565:53Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:174.111:343.34:550.95:501.05:575:51First Quarter29Thu
30Fri12:033.95:431.16:421.25:575:50First Quarter30Fri
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 7:36 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 11% 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 (11% 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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