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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 15m at 3:29 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 9:45 pm (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8639168
Common Questions About Tides

Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA Tides - Dec 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:494.06:023.212:160.36:584:47Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:284.16:413.112:000.112:560.26:594:47New Moon2Wed
3Thu7:034.17:183.112:370.11:300.27:004:47New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:374.17:533.01:100.22:020.27:014:47New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:114.08:303.01:430.22:350.27:014:47New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:473.99:082.92:180.33:110.37:024:47Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:253.89:502.82:550.43:520.37:034:47Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:053.610:322.73:370.64:350.47:044:47Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:463.511:152.74:240.75:190.47:054:47Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:283.45:130.76:030.47:064:47First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:012.812:133.36:070.86:500.37:064:47First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:552.91:063.17:060.77:400.27:074:48First Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:553.12:073.18:090.68:310.17:084:48First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:553.43:073.19:100.49:21-0.17:094:48Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:493.84:043.210:090.210:12-0.37:094:48Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:424.15:003.211:09-0.111:06-0.57:104:49Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:364.45:573.312:07-0.47:104:49Full Moon17Thu
18Fri6:294.76:523.412:00-0.71:00-0.67:114:49Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:214.87:453.412:53-0.81:51-0.77:124:50Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:134.88:393.41:44-0.82:43-0.77:124:50Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon9:064.69:363.42:37-0.73:38-0.67:134:51Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:024.310:353.33:35-0.54:36-0.57:134:51Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:574.011:343.34:37-0.35:33-0.47:144:52Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:523.75:42-0.16:30-0.27:144:52Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:363.212:503.36:490.17:27-0.17:144:53Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:473.21:583.08:020.38:23-0.17:154:54Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:543.33:042.89:100.39:140.07:154:54Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:503.44:002.710:100.310:000.07:154:55Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:383.54:502.611:060.310:460.17:164:56Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:233.65:372.611:560.211:300.07:164:56Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu6:043.66:192.612:370.17:164:57Waning Crescent31Thu
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 6:37 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 96% 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 (96% 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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