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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 16m at 9:58 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:31 am (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8639168
Common Questions About Tides

Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA Tides - Dec 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:283.45:190.96:000.56:584:47First Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:043.012:123.26:110.96:450.56:594:47First Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:553.11:043.17:090.97:330.47:004:47First Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:533.32:033.08:110.88:230.37:004:47First Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:513.53:033.09:110.69:130.17:014:47Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu3:443.83:593.110:080.410:04-0.17:024:47Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:364.24:553.211:060.110:58-0.37:034:47Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:304.45:513.312:03-0.17:044:47Full Moon8Sat
9Sun6:234.76:463.412:55-0.47:054:47Full Moon9Sun
10Mon7:154.87:393.512:46-0.61:45-0.57:054:47Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:074.88:333.51:38-0.72:36-0.57:064:47Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed8:594.69:293.62:31-0.63:29-0.57:074:48Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu9:544.410:283.53:29-0.44:25-0.47:084:48Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri10:484.111:263.54:32-0.25:21-0.37:084:48Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat11:423.75:370.06:16-0.27:094:48Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:273.512:403.36:440.27:12-0.17:104:49Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:363.51:463.07:570.38:080.07:104:49Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:443.62:552.89:050.49:020.07:114:49Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:423.63:542.710:060.49:520.17:114:50Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:333.74:472.711:030.310:410.17:124:50Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:203.75:362.711:550.211:290.17:134:51Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:043.86:202.712:380.27:134:51New Moon22Sat
23Sun6:433.86:592.812:130.11:130.17:134:52New Moon23Sun
24Mon7:193.87:352.812:510.01:450.07:144:52New Moon24Mon
25Tue7:533.78:112.81:260.02:150.07:144:53New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:273.78:482.82:000.12:480.07:154:53Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:023.69:272.82:370.13:230.07:154:54Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri9:383.510:062.83:160.24:000.07:154:55Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:163.310:462.94:000.34:390.07:164:55Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:543.111:273.04:480.45:180.07:164:56Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon11:353.05:380.56:000.07:164:57First Quarter31Mon
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 12:44 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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