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 5h 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 - Apr 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:423.56:033.811:48-0.15:496:26Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:273.66:474.112:21-0.212:31-0.35:476:26New Moon2Mon
3Tue7:113.67:304.41:07-0.41:13-0.55:466:27New Moon3Tue
4Wed7:553.68:154.51:53-0.51:55-0.55:456:28New Moon4Wed
5Thu8:413.69:034.52:40-0.52:40-0.55:436:29Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri9:313.59:554.43:31-0.43:31-0.45:426:30Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:243.310:504.24:27-0.34:27-0.25:406:31Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:193.211:483.95:26-0.15:280.05:396:32First Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:203.16:280.16:340.15:376:33First Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:543.71:353.17:360.27:480.25:366:33First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:133.52:553.28:430.29:010.25:356:34First Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:253.43:583.49:420.210:080.25:336:35Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:243.44:533.610:350.111:100.15:326:36Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:173.45:423.911:240.05:306:37Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:053.46:264.012:040.012:080.05:296:38Full Moon15Sun
16Mon6:473.47:044.112:50-0.112:46-0.15:286:39Full Moon16Mon
17Tue7:243.37:404.11:28-0.11:210.05:266:40Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:003.28:144.02:02-0.11:530.15:256:40Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:353.28:503.92:360.02:270.25:246:41Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:133.19:283.73:110.13:030.35:226:42Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat9:523.010:083.63:510.33:440.55:216:43Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:332.810:493.44:330.44:290.65:206:44Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:142.811:323.35:170.55:160.85:196:45Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue11:592.76:040.66:080.85:176:46Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:193.212:522.76:540.67:050.85:166:47Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:153.11:552.97:460.68:080.75:156:47Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:183.12:563.18:380.59:080.65:146:48Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat3:163.13:493.59:270.310:050.35:126:49Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:103.25:383.811:150.16:117:50Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:023.36:284.212:010.112:05-0.16:107:51Waning Crescent30Mon
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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