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 59m 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 - May 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:123.66:404.012:05-0.112:18-0.26:107:51Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:043.67:274.21:03-0.21:08-0.26:097:52New Moon2Sun
3Mon7:513.68:104.31:53-0.31:51-0.26:087:53New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:343.58:504.32:36-0.32:30-0.26:077:54New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:143.59:284.13:16-0.33:07-0.16:057:55New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:553.310:074.03:55-0.13:450.16:047:56Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:373.210:473.84:360.04:260.36:037:56Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:193.111:283.65:180.25:100.56:027:57Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:022.96:020.35:570.76:017:58Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:103.412:452.96:460.56:460.86:007:59First Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:533.21:342.87:320.67:380.85:598:00First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:433.12:332.88:220.68:360.85:598:01First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:423.03:342.99:130.69:350.85:588:02First Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:433.04:263.210:010.510:300.65:578:02Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat4:373.15:133.410:470.311:230.45:568:03Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:273.15:583.711:330.25:558:04Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:163.26:444.012:160.212:200.05:548:05Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue7:053.47:304.31:06-0.11:07-0.25:548:06Full Moon18Tue
19Wed7:523.48:154.51:54-0.31:53-0.35:538:07Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:393.59:014.62:40-0.52:39-0.45:528:07Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:273.59:504.63:27-0.53:26-0.45:518:08Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:193.510:434.54:18-0.54:19-0.35:518:09Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:143.511:374.35:13-0.45:17-0.15:508:10Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:113.46:10-0.36:190.05:508:11Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:334.11:103.47:08-0.27:240.15:498:11Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:333.82:193.48:08-0.18:360.25:488:12Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:423.53:323.59:09-0.19:470.25:488:13Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:533.44:363.710:06-0.110:530.25:478:14Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat4:553.35:303.910:58-0.111:550.15:478:14Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:513.26:214.011:49-0.15:468:15Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon6:433.27:074.112:520.012:390.05:468:16Waning 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 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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