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 : in 38m at 3:54 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:313.72:073.18:050.18:230.15:496:25Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:483.63:223.39:110.19:320.05:486:26Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon3:563.74:263.510:110.010:38-0.15:466:27Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue4:563.75:233.711:09-0.211:40-0.35:456:28Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:513.86:154.012:01-0.35:436:29Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:403.87:004.112:34-0.412:46-0.45:426:30New Moon6Thu
7Fri7:233.87:414.21:20-0.41:26-0.45:416:31New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:043.78:214.12:01-0.42:04-0.35:396:31New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:443.59:004.02:41-0.32:41-0.15:386:32Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:253.49:403.83:22-0.13:200.15:366:33Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:063.210:203.64:040.14:020.35:356:34Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:473.011:013.44:480.34:470.55:336:35Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:292.911:443.35:320.55:330.65:326:36First Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:162.86:190.66:230.75:316:37First Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:323.11:122.77:110.77:190.85:296:38First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:323.02:182.88:060.78:190.85:286:38First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:373.03:172.98:580.69:160.65:276:39Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue3:333.14:063.29:460.510:090.45:256:40Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:233.24:523.510:320.311:020.25:246:41Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:113.35:373.811:180.111:520.05:236:42Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri5:583.56:214.112:03-0.15:216:43Full Moon21Fri
22Sat6:433.67:054.312:40-0.312:47-0.35:206:44Full Moon22Sat
23Sun7:273.77:484.51:24-0.41:30-0.45:196:45Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:123.78:354.52:09-0.52:14-0.45:186:46Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:003.69:244.52:57-0.53:02-0.35:166:46Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed9:523.610:174.33:50-0.43:56-0.25:156:47Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu10:463.511:124.14:46-0.34:55-0.15:146:48Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:433.45:44-0.25:570.15:136:49Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:103.912:463.36:450.07:050.25:126:50Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:173.73:033.48:490.09:180.26:107:51Third Quarter30Sun
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 6:56 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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