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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 51m at 4:44 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:54 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8639168
Common Questions About Tides

Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA Tides - Jan 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:403.34:512.611:080.410:410.17:164:58Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:223.45:372.611:530.211:260.07:164:59Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:033.66:202.712:320.17:175:00Full Moon3Mon
4Tue6:413.76:592.812:10-0.11:06-0.17:175:00Full Moon4Tue
5Wed7:183.87:372.912:51-0.21:40-0.27:175:01Full Moon5Wed
6Thu7:543.88:163.01:30-0.32:15-0.37:175:02Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:313.88:573.12:10-0.32:53-0.37:175:03Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat9:113.79:413.12:53-0.33:34-0.47:175:04Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun9:543.610:283.23:41-0.24:19-0.47:175:05Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:403.511:163.34:34-0.15:06-0.47:165:06Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:273.35:30-0.15:56-0.47:165:07Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:093.412:203.16:290.06:50-0.47:165:08Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:103.41:222.97:350.07:49-0.47:165:09Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:193.62:342.88:440.08:51-0.57:165:10Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat3:263.73:432.99:50-0.29:52-0.67:155:11Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:293.94:483.010:55-0.310:54-0.77:155:12Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:294.15:503.111:57-0.511:55-0.87:155:13Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:244.26:463.312:50-0.77:145:14New Moon18Tue
19Wed7:144.27:363.412:50-0.81:37-0.87:145:15New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:014.18:233.41:39-0.82:21-0.87:135:16New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:454.09:103.42:26-0.73:04-0.77:135:17Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat9:293.79:573.33:14-0.53:48-0.67:125:18Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:123.410:423.24:03-0.34:31-0.47:125:19Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:533.111:253.14:530.05:13-0.27:115:20Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:342.95:420.25:55-0.17:115:21First Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:102.912:172.66:330.46:390.17:105:22First Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:012.91:092.47:300.57:280.27:095:23First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:032.82:142.38:310.58:200.27:085:24First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:042.93:172.39:270.59:120.27:085:25Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun3:573.04:112.410:200.410:020.17:075:27Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon4:453.25:012.511:100.210:530.07:065:28Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 7% 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 (7% 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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