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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA.
Next low tide : 9:58 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3m at 3:21 pm (3.6 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 - Apr 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:083.63:473.29:410.29:570.06:497:25First Quarter1Mon
2Tue4:213.64:553.410:420.011:04-0.16:487:26Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed5:243.75:553.811:39-0.16:467:27Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu6:223.76:494.012:09-0.312:34-0.36:457:28Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri7:153.87:394.31:08-0.41:23-0.46:437:29Full Moon5Fri
6Sat8:033.78:244.41:59-0.52:07-0.56:427:30Full Moon6Sat
7Sun8:463.79:074.42:45-0.52:48-0.46:417:31Full Moon7Sun
8Mon9:293.59:494.23:28-0.43:28-0.36:397:31Full Moon8Mon
9Tue10:123.410:324.04:12-0.24:09-0.16:387:32Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed10:553.211:163.84:570.04:540.26:367:33Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu11:393.011:593.55:430.25:410.46:357:34Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri12:222.96:290.46:300.66:337:35Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:433.31:092.77:170.67:220.86:327:36Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:333.12:072.78:090.78:210.86:317:37Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:343.03:172.79:040.79:230.86:297:38Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:412.94:172.99:550.710:200.76:287:38Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed4:363.05:053.110:400.611:120.66:277:39Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu5:243.15:483.411:230.46:257:40Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri6:093.16:303.612:030.412:070.36:247:41Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat6:533.27:113.912:510.212:490.16:237:42New Moon20Sat
21Sun7:353.37:514.11:350.01:31-0.16:217:43New Moon21Sun
22Mon8:163.48:324.32:16-0.22:11-0.26:207:44New Moon22Mon
23Tue8:573.49:154.42:57-0.32:53-0.26:197:45New Moon23Tue
24Wed9:413.410:014.43:41-0.33:37-0.26:187:45Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:303.310:514.34:30-0.24:28-0.16:167:46Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri11:223.311:444.15:23-0.15:240.06:157:47Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:163.36:190.06:240.16:147:48First Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:393.91:153.37:170.07:290.26:137:49First Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:393.72:253.38:180.18:400.26:127:50First Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:513.53:403.59:210.19:520.26:107:51First Quarter30Tue
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 6:39 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 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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