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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 52m at 5:00 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 11:03 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8639168
Common Questions About Tides

Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA Tides - Feb 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:563.58:162.91:34-0.22:14-0.27:065:29Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:293.58:522.92:08-0.22:45-0.27:055:30Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:033.49:293.02:45-0.23:20-0.27:045:31Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:393.310:083.03:26-0.13:57-0.27:035:32Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:173.110:483.14:110.04:37-0.27:025:33Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:583.011:323.14:580.15:20-0.17:015:34Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:422.95:500.16:06-0.17:005:35Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:223.212:342.76:470.27:00-0.26:595:36Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:213.31:372.77:500.18:00-0.26:585:37Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:293.42:472.78:560.09:03-0.36:575:38Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat3:353.73:542.910:00-0.210:05-0.56:565:39Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:373.94:593.111:03-0.411:08-0.76:555:40Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:384.16:003.312:03-0.76:545:41Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:344.36:563.612:09-0.912:56-0.96:535:42New Moon14Tue
15Wed7:264.47:483.81:04-1.11:44-1.06:525:44New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:154.38:393.91:57-1.12:31-1.06:515:45New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:054.19:313.92:49-1.03:19-0.96:495:46Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:543.810:233.83:43-0.84:09-0.76:485:47Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:433.511:133.64:40-0.54:59-0.56:475:48Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:313.25:37-0.25:49-0.36:465:49First Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:053.412:222.86:360.16:410.06:455:50First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:033.21:222.67:420.37:380.16:435:51First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:133.12:362.58:480.48:380.36:425:52First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:193.03:392.59:470.49:330.36:415:53Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:143.14:322.510:410.410:250.26:395:54Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:023.15:202.711:300.311:150.26:385:55Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:463.36:032.812:110.26:375:56Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:243.46:413.012:440.06:355:57Full Moon28Tue
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 8:01 pm — 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 84% 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 Waning Gibbous (84% 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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