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 4h 28m 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 - Feb 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:473.59:133.22:31-0.43:05-0.47:065:28Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed9:233.39:533.23:12-0.23:40-0.37:055:29Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:003.110:313.13:550.04:15-0.27:045:30Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:362.911:103.14:390.24:520.07:045:31Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:142.611:493.05:230.35:300.17:035:32Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun11:542.46:100.56:120.27:025:33Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:352.912:412.27:030.67:000.37:015:34Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:322.91:422.18:040.67:550.37:005:35Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:392.92:512.19:050.68:530.36:595:36Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu3:383.13:512.210:020.49:490.16:585:38Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:323.34:462.410:570.210:45-0.16:575:39Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:233.55:392.711:470.011:40-0.36:565:40Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:103.76:273.012:31-0.36:555:41New Moon13Sun
14Mon6:543.97:123.312:31-0.51:11-0.56:545:42New Moon14Mon
15Tue7:363.97:573.61:18-0.71:50-0.76:525:43New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:193.98:433.82:05-0.82:31-0.86:515:44Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:043.89:313.92:54-0.73:15-0.86:505:45Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri9:523.510:223.93:48-0.64:03-0.76:495:46Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:413.311:143.94:45-0.44:53-0.66:485:47Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun11:333.05:44-0.25:48-0.46:475:48First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:113.712:302.76:490.06:48-0.26:455:49First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:193.51:442.68:030.27:57-0.16:445:50First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:413.43:072.69:160.29:08-0.16:435:51Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu3:533.44:162.710:220.210:15-0.16:425:52Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:553.55:162.911:230.011:19-0.26:405:53Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:493.56:083.112:13-0.16:395:54Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:343.66:523.312:14-0.312:54-0.26:385:55Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:123.67:313.412:59-0.31:28-0.36:365:56Full Moon28Mon
29Tue7:473.58:063.51:37-0.31:58-0.36:355:57Full Moon29Tue
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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