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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 34m at 4:44 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:54 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8639168
Common Questions About Tides

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

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:513.53:583.010:100.79:560.46:584:47Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:353.64:433.011:000.610:370.46:594:47Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:163.75:273.011:460.511:190.37:004:47Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:543.86:093.012:250.47:014:47Full Moon4Sat
5Sun6:313.96:483.012:590.37:024:47Full Moon5Sun
6Mon7:064.07:243.112:370.21:310.27:024:47Full Moon6Mon
7Tue7:404.08:013.11:130.12:040.17:034:47Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:154.08:383.01:500.12:390.17:044:47Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:523.99:193.02:280.23:180.17:054:47Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:323.810:033.13:110.24:000.17:064:47Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:153.710:493.13:590.34:450.17:064:47Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:593.611:373.24:510.45:320.17:074:48Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon11:473.55:470.46:210.07:084:48Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:313.312:413.36:480.47:15-0.17:094:48Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:333.51:453.27:540.38:12-0.27:094:48Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:403.82:523.29:000.19:09-0.37:104:49Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri3:414.03:563.210:030.010:07-0.57:104:49Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:404.34:583.311:06-0.311:05-0.67:114:49Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:384.55:583.412:07-0.57:124:50New Moon19Sun
20Mon6:334.66:553.512:04-0.71:01-0.67:124:50New Moon20Mon
21Tue7:254.67:473.512:58-0.81:50-0.77:134:51New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:154.58:393.51:49-0.82:39-0.77:134:51New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:044.39:323.52:40-0.63:29-0.67:144:52Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:544.010:253.43:34-0.44:20-0.47:144:52Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:423.711:163.34:30-0.15:09-0.27:144:53Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:273.45:270.25:56-0.17:154:54First Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:063.112:143.06:250.46:440.17:154:54First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:033.01:072.77:270.57:320.27:154:55First Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:073.02:102.68:310.68:210.27:164:56First Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:053.13:102.59:280.69:080.27:164:56Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri3:543.24:022.510:190.57:164:57Waxing 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 7:49 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated). This places Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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