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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA.
Next low tide : 3:57 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 38m at 9:59 am (3.7 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 - Dec 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:503.611:253.04:360.75:220.56:584:47Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri11:323.45:260.76:070.46:594:47Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat12:123.012:193.36:200.86:550.47:004:47Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:063.21:143.27:190.77:470.37:004:47Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:073.42:173.28:220.68:400.17:014:47Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:073.73:183.39:220.49:33-0.17:024:47Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed4:024.04:163.310:210.110:27-0.37:034:47Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu4:564.45:143.511:21-0.211:22-0.57:044:47Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri5:514.66:113.612:18-0.47:054:47New Moon9Fri
10Sat6:444.87:063.712:18-0.71:11-0.67:054:47New Moon10Sat
11Sun7:364.97:593.71:10-0.82:01-0.77:064:47New Moon11Sun
12Mon8:284.88:543.72:02-0.82:53-0.77:074:48Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue9:224.69:523.62:57-0.63:48-0.67:084:48Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed10:174.310:503.63:56-0.44:45-0.57:084:48Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu11:114.011:483.54:59-0.25:41-0.37:094:48First Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:053.66:030.16:37-0.27:104:49First Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:513.41:063.37:120.37:35-0.17:104:49First Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:033.42:153.08:230.48:310.07:114:49First Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:083.43:182.99:270.49:210.17:114:50Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue4:013.54:112.810:240.410:080.17:124:50Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed4:483.55:002.811:180.310:540.17:134:51Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu5:323.65:462.812:050.27:134:51Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri6:113.76:272.812:440.17:134:52Full Moon23Fri
24Sat6:473.77:052.912:180.01:160.07:144:52Full Moon24Sat
25Sun7:213.77:402.912:540.01:460.07:144:53Full Moon25Sun
26Mon7:543.78:162.91:290.02:17-0.17:154:53Full Moon26Mon
27Tue8:283.78:532.92:040.02:50-0.17:154:54Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed9:043.69:322.92:420.13:270.07:154:55Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu9:423.510:132.93:230.14:060.07:164:56Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri10:213.410:553.04:090.24:480.07:164:56Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat11:023.211:403.04:580.35:31-0.17:164:57Third Quarter31Sat
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 12:58 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 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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