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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 39m at 9:27 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 4:16 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8639168
Common Questions About Tides

Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA Tides - Dec 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:293.74:382.910:540.610:340.46:584:47Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:113.85:232.911:430.511:150.46:594:47Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:513.96:052.912:240.47:004:47Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:283.96:442.912:590.37:014:47New Moon4Mon
5Tue7:044.07:202.912:330.31:310.37:014:47New Moon5Tue
6Wed7:384.07:562.91:090.32:020.27:024:47New Moon6Wed
7Thu8:133.98:322.91:440.32:370.27:034:47New Moon7Thu
8Fri8:503.99:122.92:200.33:140.37:044:47Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat9:293.89:542.93:000.43:550.37:054:47Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:093.710:382.93:450.54:370.37:064:47Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon10:503.511:233.04:360.55:210.27:064:47Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue11:343.45:300.66:050.17:074:48First Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:123.212:233.26:280.66:540.07:084:48First Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:093.31:213.17:320.57:47-0.17:094:48First Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:133.62:273.08:380.48:43-0.27:094:48Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat3:153.93:313.09:410.29:38-0.37:104:49Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun4:134.24:323.110:44-0.110:36-0.57:104:49Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon5:114.45:333.211:46-0.311:35-0.67:114:49Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue6:094.66:323.312:43-0.57:124:50Full Moon19Tue
20Wed7:044.77:273.412:32-0.71:35-0.67:124:50Full Moon20Wed
21Thu7:564.68:213.41:26-0.82:25-0.67:134:51Full Moon21Thu
22Fri8:474.59:163.42:19-0.73:16-0.57:134:51Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat9:394.210:113.43:14-0.54:09-0.47:144:52Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun10:303.911:063.34:13-0.25:01-0.37:144:52Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon11:183.511:593.35:130.05:51-0.27:144:53Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:063.16:140.36:390.07:154:54Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:573.212:592.87:190.47:290.17:154:54Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:013.22:032.58:260.58:180.27:154:55Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:013.23:062.49:250.69:060.37:164:56Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat3:513.24:002.410:200.59:510.37:164:56Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun4:373.34:502.411:110.47:164:57Waning Crescent31Sun
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 12:51 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 71% 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 (71% 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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