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 2h 18m 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 - Oct 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:474.310:013.63:230.64:030.86:596:47Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:224.210:393.53:560.74:420.97:006:46Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:594.111:183.34:310.95:251.17:006:44Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:384.011:593.15:121.16:111.27:016:43Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:203.95:561.27:001.37:026:41Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:443.01:073.96:451.37:551.37:036:40Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:363.02:053.87:411.38:551.27:046:38Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:443.03:123.98:441.29:531.17:056:37Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:533.24:154.09:481.110:440.97:066:36Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:513.55:094.210:490.811:340.67:076:34Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:443.96:024.311:480.67:076:33Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:354.46:534.412:220.312:460.37:086:31New Moon12Sat
13Sun7:254.87:434.51:090.01:400.07:096:30New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:135.18:314.41:54-0.12:31-0.17:106:29New Moon14Mon
15Tue9:005.39:204.32:38-0.23:22-0.17:116:27New Moon15Tue
16Wed9:505.310:124.03:24-0.24:160.07:126:26Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:445.111:073.84:130.05:150.27:136:25Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:394.95:090.36:170.47:146:23Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:043.612:374.66:100.57:210.67:156:22First Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:063.41:424.37:150.78:310.87:166:21First Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:223.32:594.18:300.99:380.87:176:19First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:463.44:113.99:450.910:350.87:186:18First Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:503.55:073.910:500.911:240.77:196:17Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:413.75:553.811:480.97:206:16Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:263.96:383.812:080.712:410.87:216:14Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:064.17:163.712:470.61:250.77:216:13Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:414.26:513.71:190.51:010.76:225:12Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:124.37:243.612:490.51:330.66:235:11Full Moon28Mon
29Tue7:434.37:583.51:180.52:040.66:245:10Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:144.38:333.41:490.62:370.76:255:09Full Moon30Wed
31Thu8:494.29:103.22:210.73:140.76:265:08Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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