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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA.
Next low tide : in 33m at 6:48 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 1:11 pm (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8639168
Common Questions About Tides

Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA Tides - Dec 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:053.711:383.14:500.75:370.36:574:47First Quarter1Wed
2Thu11:513.55:460.76:250.36:584:47First Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:313.312:443.46:470.77:160.16:594:47First Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:323.51:463.37:530.68:110.07:004:47First Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:373.82:523.28:590.49:05-0.27:014:47Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon3:364.13:533.310:010.210:00-0.37:024:47Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue4:334.44:533.311:04-0.110:57-0.57:034:47Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:304.65:533.412:04-0.37:044:47Full Moon8Wed
9Thu6:264.86:503.512:59-0.57:044:47Full Moon9Thu
10Fri7:194.87:433.512:49-0.71:50-0.57:054:47Full Moon10Fri
11Sat8:114.78:373.51:42-0.62:41-0.57:064:47Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun9:034.59:323.52:34-0.53:34-0.47:074:47Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon9:554.210:283.43:30-0.34:28-0.27:074:48Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue10:463.911:233.34:290.05:21-0.17:084:48Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:353.55:300.26:110.07:094:48Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:183.212:243.16:320.57:000.27:094:49Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:193.21:212.87:380.67:500.37:104:49Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:243.22:262.68:430.78:380.37:114:49Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:193.33:232.59:400.69:220.37:114:50Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon4:053.44:132.510:320.610:050.37:124:50Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:493.55:012.511:210.510:490.37:124:51Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:313.65:462.612:060.37:134:51Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:123.76:282.712:430.27:134:52New Moon23Thu
24Fri6:503.77:062.712:170.11:160.17:144:52New Moon24Fri
25Sat7:263.87:432.812:560.01:490.07:144:53New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:013.88:202.81:330.02:23-0.17:154:53New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:383.89:002.92:120.03:00-0.17:154:54Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue9:173.79:433.02:530.03:40-0.17:154:55Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed9:583.610:283.13:400.14:22-0.27:164:55Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:403.411:153.24:320.25:06-0.27:164:56Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri11:263.35:270.25:52-0.37:164:57First Quarter31Fri
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 9:59 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (55% illuminated). This places Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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