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 2h 57m 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 - Nov 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:542.91:143.56:561.38:021.16:275:07First Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:083.02:203.57:591.38:511.06:285:06First Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:103.13:163.58:581.29:330.96:295:05Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu3:573.44:023.59:501.110:130.76:305:04Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri4:383.64:463.610:400.910:520.66:315:03Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:173.95:293.611:290.711:320.46:325:02Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun5:574.26:113.712:150.56:335:01Full Moon7Sun
8Mon6:364.46:523.712:120.212:580.36:345:00Full Moon8Mon
9Tue7:154.67:343.612:520.11:390.26:364:59Full Moon9Tue
10Wed7:564.78:173.61:320.02:230.16:374:58Full Moon10Wed
11Thu8:414.79:053.52:140.13:110.26:384:57Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri9:304.79:573.43:010.14:040.36:394:57Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat10:234.510:533.33:550.35:020.36:404:56Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:184.311:533.34:560.46:020.46:414:55Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:184.16:000.57:050.46:424:54Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:023.31:273.97:110.68:080.36:434:54Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:213.52:403.88:250.69:060.26:444:53Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:293.83:433.79:340.59:590.16:454:52Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri4:254.14:393.710:380.310:490.06:464:52Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:174.35:323.611:380.211:370.06:474:51Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:054.56:213.512:310.16:484:51New Moon21Sun
22Mon6:484.67:053.512:22-0.11:160.06:494:50New Moon22Mon
23Tue7:294.57:463.41:030.01:560.16:504:50New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:084.48:273.31:410.12:350.16:514:49New Moon24Wed
25Thu8:474.39:083.12:190.23:160.36:524:49Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri9:284.09:523.02:580.43:590.46:534:49Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat10:103.810:372.93:420.64:440.56:544:48Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun10:533.611:232.84:290.85:290.66:554:48Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon11:353.45:190.96:150.76:564:48First Quarter29Mon
30Tue12:112.812:213.36:121.07:020.76:574:48First Quarter30Tue
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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