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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 54m at 8:58 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:24 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8639168
Common Questions About Tides

Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA Tides - Oct 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:283.84:524.410:340.611:150.46:586:48Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:274.25:494.511:370.36:596:47Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:244.66:464.612:090.112:380.17:006:45New Moon3Fri
4Sat7:185.07:394.61:01-0.11:35-0.17:016:44New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:105.28:304.61:51-0.32:28-0.27:026:42New Moon5Sun
6Mon8:595.39:204.42:38-0.33:20-0.27:036:41New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:505.210:124.23:25-0.24:130.07:036:39Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed10:435.111:064.04:160.05:100.27:046:38Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu11:374.85:110.36:100.57:056:36Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:013.712:324.56:090.67:100.77:066:35First Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:573.51:304.27:100.88:130.97:076:34First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:043.42:383.98:181.09:161.07:086:32First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:233.43:463.89:271.110:101.07:096:31First Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:263.54:413.710:281.110:560.97:106:29Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:153.65:263.711:211.111:370.97:116:28Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:583.86:083.712:091.07:116:27Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:374.06:483.712:150.812:530.97:126:25Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:134.17:253.712:500.71:300.87:136:24Full Moon18Sat
19Sun7:464.38:003.71:230.62:040.77:146:23Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:194.48:343.71:560.52:370.67:156:21Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:524.49:093.62:290.53:110.67:166:20Full Moon21Tue
22Wed9:274.49:463.53:030.63:480.77:176:19Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:054.410:273.43:400.64:300.77:186:18Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:484.311:123.44:220.75:170.87:196:16Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:334.25:100.86:070.87:206:15Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:003.411:523.45:040.85:590.86:215:14Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:144.16:020.96:550.76:225:13Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:533.51:164.07:070.87:540.66:235:12Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:033.72:244.08:150.78:520.46:245:10Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu3:104.03:284.09:210.59:470.26:255:09Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri4:094.44:274.110:230.310:410.06:265:08Waning Crescent31Fri
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 11:41 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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