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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA.
Next low tide : in 38m at 12:06 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 6:42 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8639168
Common Questions About Tides

Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA Tides - Jul 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:553.58:194.72:00-0.51:52-0.55:488:27New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:493.69:094.62:51-0.62:44-0.45:488:26New Moon2Thu
3Fri9:413.69:594.43:40-0.53:35-0.35:498:26Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:343.510:504.14:30-0.44:30-0.15:498:26Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:273.511:383.85:22-0.25:270.15:508:26Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:173.46:11-0.16:230.45:508:26Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:243.51:063.46:570.17:190.65:518:26First Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:093.21:593.37:410.28:180.75:528:25First Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:593.02:573.38:270.49:180.85:528:25First Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:582.83:523.49:120.510:130.85:538:25First Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:572.74:403.59:570.511:030.75:538:24Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:502.75:233.610:410.511:520.65:548:24Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:392.76:073.711:260.55:558:24Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:282.86:503.812:400.512:130.45:558:23Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed7:142.97:314.01:220.31:000.45:568:23Full Moon15Wed
16Thu7:553.08:104.11:590.21:440.35:578:22Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:343.18:494.12:350.12:250.25:578:22Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:143.29:294.13:120.03:060.25:588:21Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:563.310:104.13:51-0.13:510.25:598:20Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:413.410:554.04:33-0.14:410.26:008:20Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:283.611:413.85:18-0.15:350.36:008:19Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:163.76:05-0.16:310.36:018:18Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:293.71:083.86:54-0.17:310.46:028:18Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:213.52:063.97:46-0.18:360.46:038:17Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:223.33:124.18:42-0.19:430.36:038:16Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:323.24:174.29:42-0.110:480.26:048:16Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:393.25:184.410:41-0.111:520.16:058:15Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:443.36:184.511:42-0.16:068:14Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:463.47:154.612:54-0.112:43-0.26:078:13New Moon29Wed
30Thu7:433.68:064.61:49-0.21:41-0.26:078:12New Moon30Thu
31Fri8:343.78:534.52:36-0.32:32-0.26:088:11New Moon31Fri
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 3:24 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 5% 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 Waning Crescent (5% 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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