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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA.
Next low tide : 2:51 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 50m at 8:49 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8639168
Common Questions About Tides

Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA Tides - Mar 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:343.29:553.33:25-0.13:39-0.16:345:57Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:113.110:333.24:050.14:170.06:335:58Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon10:492.911:113.14:480.34:570.26:325:59Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue11:292.711:543.05:330.45:400.36:306:00First Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:132.66:210.56:270.46:296:01First Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:433.01:062.57:170.67:220.46:276:02First Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:443.02:122.58:170.58:210.36:266:03First Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:493.13:162.69:150.49:200.26:256:04Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun3:483.34:132.910:100.210:17-0.16:236:05Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon4:433.65:083.211:040.011:14-0.36:226:06Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue5:363.86:003.511:55-0.36:206:07Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed6:264.06:503.912:09-0.612:42-0.66:196:08Full Moon12Wed
13Thu7:144.17:374.11:00-0.81:27-0.86:176:09Full Moon13Thu
14Fri8:004.18:264.31:50-0.92:12-0.96:166:10Full Moon14Fri
15Sat8:494.09:164.32:40-0.92:59-0.86:146:10Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun9:393.810:094.33:33-0.83:50-0.76:136:11Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:323.611:034.14:31-0.64:45-0.56:126:12Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:263.35:30-0.35:42-0.36:106:13Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:003.912:253.16:33-0.16:45-0.16:096:14Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:073.61:382.97:430.17:550.16:076:15Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:263.52:592.98:530.29:070.16:066:16Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:363.44:043.09:550.210:110.16:046:17Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun4:353.45:003.210:520.211:110.16:036:18Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon5:273.55:493.311:420.16:016:18Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:123.56:313.512:030.012:240.06:006:19Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:513.57:073.612:46-0.112:58-0.15:586:20New Moon26Wed
27Thu7:253.57:403.71:21-0.11:28-0.15:576:21New Moon27Thu
28Fri7:583.58:123.71:53-0.11:57-0.15:556:22New Moon28Fri
29Sat8:313.48:453.72:24-0.12:280.05:546:23New Moon29Sat
30Sun9:063.39:203.62:580.03:010.15:526:24Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon9:423.19:573.53:360.13:390.25:516:25Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 11:50 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 1% 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 New Moon (1% 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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