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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA.
Next low tide : 11:45 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2m at 5:05 pm (3.6 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 - Apr 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:593.19:163.72:560.12:520.25:496:26Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:352.99:533.63:340.23:290.45:476:27Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:132.810:333.54:150.34:090.55:466:28Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:532.711:163.44:590.54:550.65:446:28Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:362.65:470.65:440.65:436:29Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:033.312:272.66:390.66:410.75:416:30Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:003.21:302.77:370.67:460.65:406:31Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:073.22:402.98:350.58:510.45:386:32Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:113.43:413.29:290.39:530.25:376:33Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:083.54:363.710:210.010:53-0.15:366:34Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:033.65:304.111:13-0.211:52-0.45:346:34Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:573.76:214.412:03-0.55:336:35New Moon12Wed
13Thu6:483.87:114.712:47-0.612:51-0.65:316:36New Moon13Thu
14Fri7:383.88:004.81:37-0.71:38-0.75:306:37New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:283.78:514.72:28-0.72:26-0.65:296:38Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:213.69:454.53:21-0.63:18-0.45:276:39Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:163.410:414.34:19-0.34:16-0.25:266:40Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:133.211:393.95:19-0.15:180.05:256:41Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:133.16:210.16:240.35:236:41First Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:433.61:263.07:270.37:380.45:226:42First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:593.32:443.18:310.48:510.55:216:43First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:103.23:443.39:260.49:540.55:196:44Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:063.14:343.410:140.410:510.45:186:45Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon4:543.15:183.610:570.311:420.35:176:46Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:373.15:583.711:370.35:166:47Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:173.16:333.812:250.212:120.25:156:48Full Moon26Wed
27Thu6:533.17:063.91:000.212:440.25:136:49Full Moon27Thu
28Fri7:263.17:383.91:300.11:160.25:126:49Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:003.08:123.92:010.11:480.35:116:50Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:343.09:473.83:340.13:220.46:107:51Waning Gibbous30Sun
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 8:25 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 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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