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 5m at 3:28 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 9:36 am (3.4 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 - Aug 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:474.15:34-0.35:590.16:098:10Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:013.912:414.16:24-0.17:010.36:108:09First Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:513.61:364.07:140.18:060.56:108:09First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:463.22:383.98:050.39:130.66:118:08First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:512.93:413.89:000.510:150.76:128:06First Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:002.84:383.89:540.611:120.86:138:05Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:592.85:283.810:450.76:148:04Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:522.86:153.812:060.711:37 AM0.76:158:03Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:412.96:593.912:550.712:270.76:158:02Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:253.17:394.01:350.61:130.66:168:01Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:033.28:154.02:080.51:520.66:178:00Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:383.38:494.02:370.42:280.56:187:59Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:133.49:224.03:070.33:040.56:197:58Full Moon13Fri
14Sat9:483.59:573.93:380.33:420.66:207:56Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:253.610:333.74:110.34:230.76:207:55Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:033.711:123.64:470.45:090.76:217:54Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:433.811:523.45:260.45:580.86:227:53Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:253.96:070.46:490.86:237:51Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:363.31:124.06:520.47:460.86:247:50Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:273.22:094.17:440.58:490.86:257:49Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:293.13:154.28:430.59:540.76:257:48Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:413.14:214.39:460.410:570.56:267:46Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:493.35:244.510:500.36:277:45Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:543.56:264.712:000.311:54 AM0.16:287:44Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:563.87:244.81:000.112:58-0.16:297:42New Moon25Wed
26Thu7:534.18:174.91:52-0.11:56-0.26:297:41New Moon26Thu
27Fri8:454.39:064.82:40-0.32:50-0.26:307:39New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:364.59:554.63:25-0.33:43-0.16:317:38Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:284.510:454.34:11-0.24:390.16:327:37Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:194.511:343.94:590.05:370.36:337:35Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue12:094.45:470.26:350.66:337:34Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 6:32 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 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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