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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 04m at 2:00 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 7:59 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8639168
Common Questions About Tides

Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA Tides - Apr 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:303.85:583.611:48-0.26:507:25Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:303.96:553.812:11-0.312:44-0.36:497:26Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat7:234.07:454.11:11-0.51:34-0.56:477:27New Moon3Sat
4Sun8:114.08:314.22:03-0.62:18-0.56:467:28New Moon4Sun
5Mon8:553.99:144.22:49-0.62:58-0.56:447:28New Moon5Mon
6Tue9:373.79:564.13:33-0.53:38-0.36:437:29New Moon6Tue
7Wed10:203.510:394.04:18-0.34:19-0.16:417:30Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu11:043.311:213.85:04-0.15:020.16:407:31Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri11:473.15:500.25:470.36:387:32Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:033.512:302.96:360.46:340.56:377:33First Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:463.31:172.87:250.67:240.76:367:34First Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:363.12:152.78:190.78:210.86:347:35First Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:383.03:252.79:170.79:210.86:337:35First Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:463.04:252.810:090.710:180.76:317:36First Quarter14Wed
15Thu4:423.15:133.010:560.611:100.56:307:37Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri5:313.25:583.211:410.46:297:38Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:163.36:403.512:010.312:240.36:277:39Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:593.47:213.812:500.11:050.16:267:40Full Moon18Sun
19Mon7:403.58:004.01:34-0.11:44-0.16:257:41Full Moon19Mon
20Tue8:203.68:404.22:16-0.32:23-0.26:237:42Full Moon20Tue
21Wed9:013.69:224.32:58-0.43:03-0.36:227:42Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:453.510:084.33:42-0.43:46-0.26:217:43Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri10:323.510:574.34:31-0.34:35-0.26:197:44Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat11:233.411:494.25:25-0.25:290.06:187:45Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:173.36:21-0.16:280.16:177:46Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:444.01:153.27:200.07:310.26:167:47Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:463.82:253.28:230.18:420.26:157:48Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:593.73:433.39:290.19:540.26:137:49Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:123.64:493.610:290.011:010.16:127:49Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri5:143.65:473.811:25-0.16:117:50Waning Crescent30Fri
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 4:59 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 0% 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 (0% 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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