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 2h 18m 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 - Jun 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:403.06:124.111:360.05:468:17Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:353.07:004.112:470.112:280.05:458:17Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:243.07:434.11:360.01:160.15:458:18Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:083.08:234.12:170.01:590.15:458:19Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:483.19:014.02:530.02:370.25:448:19Full Moon5Wed
6Thu9:273.19:383.93:280.03:150.35:448:20Full Moon6Thu
7Fri10:073.010:163.74:030.13:540.45:448:20Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:483.010:563.64:410.14:370.55:448:21Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:303.011:353.45:210.25:230.65:448:21Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:103.06:010.36:110.75:448:22Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:143.212:513.06:400.37:000.85:448:22Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:553.11:363.17:210.37:530.85:438:23Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:422.92:283.28:060.38:510.75:438:23Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:372.83:243.48:540.39:490.65:438:24Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:372.74:173.79:440.210:450.45:448:24Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:352.85:093.910:360.111:410.25:448:24Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:312.96:024.211:290.05:448:25Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:283.06:564.412:380.012:25-0.25:448:25New Moon18Tue
19Wed7:243.27:494.61:32-0.31:21-0.45:448:25New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:183.48:404.72:22-0.52:15-0.55:448:26New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:113.69:314.63:10-0.63:07-0.55:448:26New Moon21Fri
22Sat10:053.710:244.54:00-0.64:03-0.45:458:26Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:023.811:184.24:53-0.65:04-0.35:458:26Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:593.85:47-0.56:07-0.15:458:26Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:113.912:553.96:40-0.47:120.15:458:26First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:053.51:553.97:33-0.38:190.25:468:27First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:053.23:023.98:28-0.19:290.35:468:27First Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:142.94:053.99:240.010:330.35:468:27Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat4:202.85:003.910:180.111:330.35:478:27Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:192.85:523.911:110.25:478:27Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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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