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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 19m at 11:45 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:26 am (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8639168
Common Questions About Tides

Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA Tides - Dec 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:144.86:373.512:48-0.36:574:47Full Moon1Wed
2Thu7:064.87:293.512:35-0.51:39-0.36:584:47Full Moon2Thu
3Fri7:564.78:193.41:25-0.42:27-0.36:594:47Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:454.59:123.32:14-0.33:18-0.17:004:47Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:364.310:053.23:06-0.14:110.07:014:47Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:264.010:583.24:010.25:030.27:024:47Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:133.611:513.14:580.45:530.37:034:47Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed11:583.35:560.66:400.47:034:47Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:473.012:473.06:570.87:270.47:044:47Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:503.11:452.88:010.98:120.57:054:47Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:483.22:462.79:010.88:540.57:064:47Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:363.33:382.69:530.89:350.47:074:47Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:183.44:252.610:420.610:170.47:074:48Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:003.65:122.611:300.511:010.37:084:48Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:413.75:572.712:130.37:094:48Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:223.86:382.712:520.27:094:48New Moon16Thu
17Fri7:013.97:182.812:280.11:280.17:104:49New Moon17Fri
18Sat7:404.07:572.81:090.02:050.07:114:49New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:194.08:392.91:490.02:440.07:114:50Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:014.09:253.02:320.03:27-0.17:124:50Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue9:453.910:143.13:200.04:13-0.17:124:50Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:313.711:043.24:140.15:00-0.27:134:51Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:183.511:573.35:120.25:48-0.27:134:51First Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:093.36:140.26:38-0.37:144:52First Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:563.51:083.17:200.27:33-0.37:144:53First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:023.62:162.98:300.28:31-0.37:154:53First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:083.83:242.89:370.19:28-0.47:154:54Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue4:094.04:272.810:42-0.110:26-0.47:154:54Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:074.25:282.911:45-0.211:26-0.57:164:55Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:044.36:263.012:41-0.37:164:56Full Moon30Thu
31Fri6:564.37:173.112:23-0.61:29-0.47:164:57Full Moon31Fri
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 2:35 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 79% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated). This places Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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