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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA.
Next low tide : 5:00 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 59m at 10:55 am (3.7 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 - May 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:473.59:074.32:45-0.32:47-0.26:097:52Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:303.59:514.33:28-0.33:29-0.26:087:53Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed10:173.410:394.34:15-0.34:17-0.16:077:54Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:073.411:314.25:07-0.25:110.06:067:54Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:003.36:02-0.16:090.16:057:55Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:244.012:563.36:59-0.17:110.26:047:56Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:223.82:013.37:590.08:190.26:037:57Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:303.73:163.49:020.09:310.26:027:58Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:433.64:253.610:020.010:390.16:017:59Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed4:493.55:243.910:58-0.111:430.06:008:00Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu5:473.56:184.111:52-0.25:598:00Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri6:433.57:084.212:44-0.212:44-0.25:588:01Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat7:333.57:544.31:37-0.31:32-0.35:578:02New Moon13Sat
14Sun8:183.58:354.32:22-0.32:14-0.25:568:03New Moon14Sun
15Mon9:013.49:154.23:03-0.32:53-0.15:558:04New Moon15Mon
16Tue9:433.39:554.13:43-0.23:330.05:558:05Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed10:263.210:363.94:240.04:140.25:548:06Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu11:093.111:173.65:070.14:590.45:538:06Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:523.011:583.45:510.35:460.65:528:07Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:362.96:340.46:350.75:528:08First Quarter20Sat
21Sun12:413.31:222.97:180.57:260.85:518:09First Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:273.12:172.98:050.58:220.85:508:10First Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:223.03:173.08:540.59:210.85:508:10First Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:222.94:103.29:420.510:160.75:498:11First Quarter24Wed
25Thu4:182.94:573.410:270.411:080.55:498:12Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri5:093.05:423.711:130.25:488:13Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:583.16:284.012:000.212:000.15:488:13Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:483.27:144.212:520.012:49-0.15:478:14Full Moon28Sun
29Mon7:363.37:594.41:40-0.21:36-0.25:478:15Full Moon29Mon
30Tue8:243.48:454.52:26-0.42:22-0.35:468:15Full Moon30Tue
31Wed9:113.59:334.63:12-0.53:10-0.45:468:16Full Moon31Wed
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 1:57 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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