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 2h 50m 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 - Sep 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:234.110:323.94:070.34:280.66:347:32Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:044.011:113.74:440.55:130.86:357:31Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:434.011:513.55:230.65:590.96:367:29Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:233.96:020.86:451.16:377:28First Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:313.31:053.86:440.97:341.26:387:26First Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:163.11:543.77:301.18:291.26:387:25First Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:113.02:543.78:221.19:271.26:397:23First Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:183.03:553.89:181.110:211.16:407:22Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed4:203.14:483.910:131.011:120.96:417:20Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:133.25:384.111:070.96:427:19Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:033.56:264.312:010.712:010.76:427:17Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:523.87:134.412:480.512:540.56:437:16Full Moon12Sat
13Sun7:384.17:574.61:310.31:440.36:447:14Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:224.48:414.62:120.12:310.16:457:13Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:074.69:264.52:54-0.13:180.16:467:11Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:544.810:144.43:37-0.14:100.16:467:10Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:444.811:054.24:230.05:060.26:477:08Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:374.811:583.95:150.16:050.46:487:07Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:314.76:090.37:070.56:497:05Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:543.71:314.57:070.48:140.76:507:04Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:003.52:424.48:110.69:250.76:517:02Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:203.53:574.39:210.710:310.76:517:01Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed4:333.65:024.310:290.711:300.66:526:59Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:343.85:594.311:320.66:536:58Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri6:293.96:494.312:240.512:320.66:546:56Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat7:174.17:344.31:120.41:240.56:556:55New Moon26Sat
27Sun7:594.38:134.21:510.42:080.56:556:53New Moon27Sun
28Mon8:374.48:484.12:250.42:450.56:566:52New Moon28Mon
29Tue9:124.49:234.02:560.43:210.66:576:50New Moon29Tue
30Wed9:484.39:593.83:270.53:580.76:586:49Waxing Crescent30Wed
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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