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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 10m at 7:54 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:28 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8639168
Common Questions About Tides

Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA Tides - Feb 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:163.68:363.22:00-0.42:30-0.47:065:28New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:513.59:143.12:37-0.33:04-0.47:055:29Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue9:273.39:523.13:15-0.13:38-0.37:045:30Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:043.110:303.03:560.04:15-0.17:045:31Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:412.911:083.04:390.24:540.07:035:32Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:192.711:492.95:230.35:340.17:025:33First Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:012.56:110.46:180.27:015:34First Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:362.912:502.47:050.57:080.27:005:35First Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:332.91:512.38:050.58:040.26:595:36First Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:383.02:572.49:050.49:010.16:585:38Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed3:373.23:562.510:010.39:57-0.16:575:39Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:313.44:522.810:560.010:54-0.36:565:40Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:243.75:463.111:48-0.311:50-0.66:555:41Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:143.96:373.412:36-0.66:545:42Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:014.07:253.712:42-0.81:20-0.86:525:43Full Moon15Sun
16Mon7:474.18:133.91:32-0.92:03-0.96:515:44Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:344.09:024.02:21-1.02:49-1.06:505:45Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:233.99:544.03:13-0.93:37-0.96:495:46Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:143.610:484.04:10-0.74:29-0.86:485:47Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:053.411:433.85:09-0.55:24-0.66:475:48Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:003.16:10-0.26:21-0.46:455:49Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:443.61:042.87:180.07:26-0.26:445:50Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:593.52:242.78:300.18:36-0.16:435:51Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:143.43:382.79:380.19:42-0.16:415:52Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:173.44:402.810:390.110:45-0.16:405:53Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:133.55:343.011:350.011:42-0.26:395:54Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:023.56:213.112:21-0.16:385:55Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:433.57:003.312:30-0.212:58-0.26:365:56New Moon28Sat
29Sun7:193.57:353.41:09-0.31:29-0.26:355:57New Moon29Sun
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 10:41 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 42% 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 (42% 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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