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 3h 35m 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 - Jul 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:142.86:403.912:290.312:040.25:488:27Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue7:052.87:243.91:190.212:540.35:488:26Full Moon2Tue
3Wed7:492.98:033.91:590.21:390.35:498:26Full Moon3Wed
4Thu8:283.08:393.92:330.12:170.35:498:26Full Moon4Thu
5Fri9:053.19:143.83:050.12:530.35:508:26Full Moon5Fri
6Sat9:423.19:493.73:360.13:300.45:508:26Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:213.110:253.64:090.14:090.55:518:26Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon10:593.211:033.44:450.14:530.65:518:25Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue11:373.211:403.35:220.25:390.75:528:25Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:163.36:000.26:260.75:538:25Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:193.112:563.46:400.37:170.85:538:24Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:023.01:433.57:230.38:120.75:548:24Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:532.82:393.68:120.39:130.65:548:24Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun2:542.83:393.89:060.210:130.55:558:23Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon3:592.84:384.110:040.111:120.35:568:23Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue5:013.05:364.311:020.05:568:22Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed6:033.26:354.512:120.112:03-0.25:578:22Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu7:043.47:314.71:10-0.21:04-0.45:588:21New Moon18Thu
19Fri8:013.78:244.72:02-0.42:01-0.55:598:21New Moon19Fri
20Sat8:553.99:154.72:51-0.62:55-0.55:598:20New Moon20Sat
21Sun9:494.110:074.53:39-0.73:51-0.46:008:19Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon10:444.210:594.24:29-0.64:50-0.36:018:19Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue11:394.211:513.95:21-0.55:52-0.16:028:18Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:324.26:12-0.36:540.26:028:17First Quarter24Wed
25Thu12:423.51:284.17:04-0.17:590.46:038:17First Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:373.22:314.07:570.19:070.56:048:16First Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:442.93:383.98:550.310:110.66:058:15First Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:562.84:373.89:530.411:100.66:068:14Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon4:582.85:303.810:480.56:068:13Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue5:522.86:183.812:050.611:42 AM0.56:078:12Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed6:433.07:023.812:550.512:340.56:088:12Waxing Gibbous31Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8639168)

Common Questions About Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA Tides

Show All
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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA