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 4h 16m at 8:36 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:474.210:213.63:28-0.64:13-0.77:164:58Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:393.911:173.64:28-0.55:06-0.77:164:58Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:313.55:30-0.36:00-0.57:174:59Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:153.612:273.26:35-0.16:56-0.47:175:00Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:213.51:322.97:460.17:55-0.37:175:01Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:333.52:462.78:570.18:55-0.27:175:02Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue3:373.63:512.610:020.19:52-0.27:175:03Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:343.64:502.611:030.110:49-0.27:175:03Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:263.75:442.711:580.011:43-0.27:175:04Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:143.76:312.812:43-0.17:165:05New Moon10Fri
11Sat6:553.77:112.912:30-0.21:20-0.27:165:06New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:313.77:482.91:09-0.21:53-0.27:165:07New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:053.68:252.91:44-0.22:24-0.27:165:08New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:393.59:012.92:19-0.12:55-0.27:165:09Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed9:143.49:392.92:550.03:29-0.27:155:10Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:503.210:182.93:350.14:06-0.17:155:11Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:273.010:562.94:190.24:440.07:155:12Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:042.811:362.95:050.35:230.07:145:13First Quarter18Sat
19Sun11:452.75:530.46:050.07:145:14First Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:212.912:312.56:460.56:530.17:145:15First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:153.01:292.47:460.47:480.07:135:16First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:183.12:352.48:480.38:45-0.17:135:17Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu3:203.43:382.59:480.29:43-0.37:125:18Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:183.64:382.710:47-0.110:41-0.57:115:20Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:143.95:373.011:44-0.411:41-0.77:115:21Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:094.16:333.312:37-0.77:105:22Full Moon26Sun
27Mon7:014.37:253.512:37-1.01:24-0.97:105:23Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:504.38:163.71:29-1.12:10-1.07:095:24Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:394.29:083.92:21-1.12:58-1.17:085:25Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu9:294.010:023.93:16-0.93:48-1.07:075:26Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri10:213.710:563.84:14-0.74:40-0.87:075:27Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 11:58 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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