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 2h 27m 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 - Jan 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:203.45:342.511:550.311:230.17:164:58Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue6:023.56:172.612:330.27:164:59New Moon2Tue
3Wed6:413.66:562.712:070.01:070.07:175:00New Moon3Wed
4Thu7:173.77:332.712:47-0.11:39-0.17:175:00New Moon4Thu
5Fri7:513.78:092.81:24-0.12:11-0.27:175:01New Moon5Fri
6Sat8:263.78:472.92:02-0.12:45-0.27:175:02Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun9:033.69:283.02:41-0.13:22-0.27:175:03Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon9:423.510:113.13:260.04:03-0.37:175:04Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:233.310:563.24:150.04:45-0.37:175:05Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed11:073.111:433.35:080.15:30-0.37:165:06First Quarter10Wed
11Thu11:553.06:050.26:20-0.37:165:07First Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:383.412:512.87:080.27:15-0.37:165:08First Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:423.51:592.68:160.18:16-0.47:165:09First Quarter13Sat
14Sun2:523.63:112.79:240.09:18-0.47:165:10Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon3:573.84:182.810:30-0.210:21-0.67:155:11Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:004.05:232.911:35-0.411:25-0.77:155:12Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:004.26:233.112:32-0.67:155:13Full Moon17Wed
18Thu6:544.37:173.312:25-0.81:22-0.77:145:14Full Moon18Thu
19Fri7:444.28:083.41:19-0.92:08-0.87:145:15Full Moon19Fri
20Sat8:304.18:573.52:09-0.82:52-0.87:135:16Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun9:163.89:473.52:59-0.73:37-0.77:135:17Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon10:013.510:353.43:52-0.44:22-0.57:125:18Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:443.211:203.34:45-0.25:06-0.37:125:19Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:262.95:370.15:49-0.17:115:20Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu12:073.112:092.66:300.36:330.07:115:21Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:583.01:002.37:290.57:220.27:105:22Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:012.92:062.28:320.58:160.37:095:23Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:042.93:132.29:300.59:090.37:095:24Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon3:583.04:102.210:250.510:010.27:085:25Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue4:473.15:012.311:160.310:520.17:075:27Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed5:333.35:482.512:010.27:065:28Waning Crescent31Wed
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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