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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 42m at 6:02 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 12:22 pm (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8639168
Common Questions About Tides

Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA Tides - Jun 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:353.410:514.24:31-0.34:32-0.15:468:17Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:283.511:434.05:23-0.35:310.05:458:17Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:233.66:16-0.36:320.15:458:18First Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:363.81:203.67:09-0.27:360.25:458:19First Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:333.62:253.78:05-0.28:450.25:448:19First Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:383.33:333.99:03-0.29:540.25:448:20First Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:483.24:354.010:00-0.210:580.15:448:20Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat4:523.15:314.210:55-0.25:448:21Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:523.16:254.212:000.011:50 AM-0.15:448:21Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:493.17:154.312:59-0.112:45-0.15:448:22Full Moon10Mon
11Tue7:413.28:014.31:49-0.21:35-0.15:438:22Full Moon11Tue
12Wed8:263.28:434.22:32-0.22:20-0.15:438:23Full Moon12Wed
13Thu9:093.29:234.03:11-0.23:010.05:438:23Full Moon13Thu
14Fri9:523.210:033.93:49-0.13:420.25:438:24Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat10:353.210:433.74:280.04:260.45:438:24Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:183.111:233.55:080.15:120.55:448:24Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:593.15:480.26:000.75:448:25Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:023.312:403.16:280.36:480.85:448:25Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:423.11:233.17:070.37:380.85:448:25Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:262.92:123.27:500.48:340.85:448:26Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:182.83:073.38:360.49:300.75:448:26Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:172.74:003.59:250.410:250.65:458:26Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun4:142.74:503.710:140.311:180.45:458:26Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon5:082.85:393.911:040.25:458:26Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:022.96:294.112:110.211:57 AM0.05:458:26Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:563.17:194.31:040.012:51-0.15:468:27New Moon26Wed
27Thu7:473.38:084.51:52-0.21:43-0.35:468:27New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:373.48:564.52:37-0.42:34-0.45:468:27New Moon28Fri
29Sat9:273.69:454.53:23-0.53:25-0.45:478:27Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:203.710:374.34:12-0.64:20-0.35:478:27Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 9:12 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (66% illuminated). This places Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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