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 1h 43m 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 - Aug 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:233.89:394.33:20-0.23:20-0.16:098:10New Moon1Sat
2Sun10:103.810:234.14:03-0.24:080.16:108:09Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon10:583.811:063.84:470.04:590.36:118:08Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue11:433.711:483.65:300.15:500.66:118:07Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:263.66:110.36:390.76:128:06Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:283.31:093.66:510.57:290.96:138:05First Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:103.11:573.57:320.68:241.06:148:04First Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:002.92:533.58:180.79:211.06:158:03First Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:012.83:493.59:080.810:151.06:168:02First Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:042.84:403.79:580.811:060.96:168:01Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:592.85:283.810:480.811:560.76:178:00Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:502.96:154.011:390.76:187:59Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:393.17:014.112:440.612:300.56:197:57Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:243.37:434.31:260.41:190.46:207:56Full Moon14Fri
15Sat8:073.58:244.42:050.22:040.26:217:55Full Moon15Sat
16Sun8:483.79:054.42:440.02:480.16:217:54Full Moon16Sun
17Mon9:323.99:484.33:23-0.13:340.16:227:53Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue10:184.110:344.24:05-0.14:250.26:237:51Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:064.211:234.04:51-0.15:200.36:247:50Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu11:564.35:390.06:180.46:257:49Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:123.812:494.36:300.17:180.56:257:47Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:063.61:474.37:240.28:240.56:267:46Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:083.42:564.38:240.39:340.66:277:45Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:223.34:064.39:280.310:400.56:287:43Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:343.45:104.410:320.311:430.46:297:42Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:393.56:094.411:350.36:307:41Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:393.77:044.512:420.312:370.26:307:39Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri7:323.97:524.51:330.21:330.26:317:38New Moon28Fri
29Sat8:184.08:354.42:160.12:200.26:327:36New Moon29Sat
30Sun9:014.19:154.32:550.13:030.36:337:35New Moon30Sun
31Mon9:424.19:534.13:310.23:450.46:347:34Waxing Crescent31Mon
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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