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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 55m at 9:10 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:50 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8639168
Common Questions About Tides

Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA Tides - May 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:143.63:013.08:540.39:110.46:097:52Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:323.44:143.29:560.310:230.46:087:53Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:373.35:113.410:490.311:250.36:077:53Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:313.26:013.611:360.26:067:54Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:193.26:443.812:220.312:200.26:057:55Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue7:033.17:233.91:120.212:590.26:047:56Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed7:423.17:574.01:530.11:330.26:037:57New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:183.18:294.02:270.12:050.26:027:58New Moon8Thu
9Fri8:523.09:013.92:580.12:370.26:017:59New Moon9Fri
10Sat9:273.09:353.83:290.13:100.36:008:00New Moon10Sat
11Sun10:052.910:123.74:040.23:460.55:598:00Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon10:442.810:523.64:430.34:270.65:588:01Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue11:252.711:343.55:250.45:120.75:578:02Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:072.76:100.56:010.75:568:03Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:173.412:522.76:570.56:540.85:568:04First Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:043.31:452.87:450.57:520.85:558:05First Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:583.22:473.08:370.58:560.75:548:06First Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:003.23:493.39:290.39:590.55:538:06First Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:023.24:433.710:190.110:590.25:528:07Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue4:583.35:354.111:08-0.111:59-0.15:528:08Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed5:543.36:274.412:00-0.25:518:09Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu6:513.47:204.712:57-0.312:53-0.45:508:10Full Moon22Thu
23Fri7:453.48:114.91:52-0.51:44-0.55:508:10Full Moon23Fri
24Sat8:383.49:034.92:43-0.62:35-0.55:498:11Full Moon24Sat
25Sun9:323.49:574.73:34-0.63:27-0.45:498:12Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon10:283.410:534.54:30-0.54:24-0.25:488:13Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:273.311:514.25:28-0.35:270.05:488:13Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:263.26:28-0.16:330.25:478:14Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:483.81:283.27:260.07:420.35:478:15Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:493.52:403.28:240.18:560.45:468:15Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:573.23:483.49:190.210:030.55:468:16Third Quarter31Sat
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 12:00 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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