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 5h 01m 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 - Sep 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:373.42:254.17:540.59:050.86:347:32First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:513.23:374.09:000.710:090.96:357:31First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:063.24:383.910:040.811:040.96:367:30Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:063.35:303.911:020.811:550.86:377:28Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:573.46:163.911:560.86:377:27Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:433.66:584.012:410.712:460.86:387:25Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:233.77:344.01:180.61:270.76:397:24Full Moon7Sat
8Sun7:583.98:084.01:480.62:020.76:407:22Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:304.08:404.02:170.52:340.66:417:21Full Moon9Mon
10Tue9:024.19:133.92:450.53:080.76:417:19Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:354.19:483.83:160.53:440.76:427:18Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:114.110:253.63:490.64:230.86:437:16Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:494.111:043.54:260.65:070.96:447:15Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:304.111:463.45:070.75:541.06:457:13Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:134.15:530.86:441.06:457:12Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:323.31:024.16:430.87:401.06:467:10Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:253.31:594.17:400.88:410.96:477:09Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:303.33:074.28:430.89:430.86:487:07Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:413.54:134.39:490.610:410.66:497:06Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:473.85:134.510:520.411:370.36:507:04Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:464.26:114.611:550.26:507:03Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:444.67:074.712:320.012:560.06:517:01New Moon22Sun
23Mon7:384.97:594.71:24-0.21:53-0.26:527:00New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:295.18:494.62:12-0.32:45-0.26:536:58New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:195.29:394.42:58-0.33:37-0.16:546:56Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:105.110:314.23:46-0.24:310.16:546:55Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:034.911:244.04:370.15:290.36:556:53Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:564.75:310.36:280.66:566:52Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:173.712:504.46:280.67:290.86:576:50First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:143.51:504.17:280.98:331.06:586:49First Quarter30Mon
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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