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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA.
Next low tide : 9:04 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 00m at 2:50 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8639168
Common Questions About Tides

Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA Tides - Sep 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:484.09:573.93:330.33:530.66:347:32Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:254.010:343.74:050.44:330.86:357:31Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:024.011:123.54:390.65:160.96:367:29Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:393.911:513.35:160.76:011.06:377:28Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:173.85:540.96:471.26:387:26Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:313.112:593.86:361.07:371.26:387:25Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:162.91:483.77:221.18:351.36:397:23Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:122.82:493.78:161.29:351.26:407:22Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:212.83:543.89:161.110:311.16:417:20Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue4:253.04:514.010:151.011:240.96:427:19Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:213.25:444.211:120.86:427:17Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:143.56:354.412:140.712:100.66:437:16Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri7:043.97:234.61:010.41:050.36:447:14New Moon13Fri
14Sat7:514.38:094.61:440.21:570.16:457:13New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:374.68:544.62:250.02:460.06:467:11New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:244.89:414.43:07-0.13:370.06:467:10Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:134.910:314.23:51-0.14:310.16:477:08Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:055.011:233.94:390.05:300.36:487:07Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:584.85:310.26:310.56:497:05Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:173.712:554.76:270.47:350.76:507:04First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:163.42:004.47:280.68:470.86:517:02First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:303.33:184.38:380.89:570.96:517:01First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:553.34:304.29:510.810:590.86:526:59Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:033.45:294.210:580.811:550.86:536:58Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:593.66:214.212:010.86:546:56Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:493.87:064.212:440.712:560.76:556:55Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:324.07:454.11:240.61:420.76:556:53Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:094.28:204.11:580.52:200.66:566:52Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:424.38:523.92:260.52:540.76:576:50Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:144.39:263.82:540.53:270.76:586:49Full Moon30Mon
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 5:57 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (30% illuminated). This places Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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