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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 53m at 1:31 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 7:59 pm (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8639168
Common Questions About Tides

Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA Tides - Sep 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:333.15:594.311:250.76:347:33Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:273.56:504.512:320.612:240.46:357:32Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:193.87:394.61:190.31:190.26:367:30New Moon3Sun
4Mon8:074.28:254.72:020.02:110.06:367:29New Moon4Mon
5Tue8:544.59:114.62:43-0.13:01-0.16:377:27New Moon5Tue
6Wed9:424.79:594.43:26-0.23:530.06:387:26Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:334.810:494.14:11-0.24:500.16:397:24Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:254.811:413.95:000.05:500.36:407:23Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:184.75:520.26:510.56:407:21First Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:353.61:164.66:470.47:570.76:417:20First Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:353.32:244.47:480.69:100.86:427:18First Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:533.23:414.28:580.710:180.96:437:17First Quarter12Tue
13Wed4:143.24:494.210:080.811:190.86:447:15Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu5:193.35:464.211:140.86:447:14Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri6:153.56:374.212:150.812:150.76:457:12Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat7:043.77:214.21:030.71:080.76:467:11Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:453.97:584.11:410.61:510.76:477:09Full Moon17Sun
18Mon8:214.08:314.12:120.52:280.76:487:08Full Moon18Mon
19Tue8:544.19:034.02:400.53:020.76:487:06Full Moon19Tue
20Wed9:264.29:363.83:070.53:360.86:497:05Full Moon20Wed
21Thu10:004.210:123.63:370.64:120.96:507:03Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:354.110:493.54:090.74:521.06:517:02Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:114.111:283.34:450.95:361.16:527:00Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:504.05:251.06:221.26:526:59Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:093.112:333.96:091.17:121.36:536:57Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:543.01:223.96:581.28:091.36:546:56Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:482.92:223.97:551.29:111.26:556:54Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:583.03:314.08:591.110:101.16:566:53Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:073.24:324.110:031.011:030.86:576:51Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:063.55:274.311:040.711:540.66:576:50Waning Crescent30Sat
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 4:45 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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