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 1h 57m at 8:09 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 2:36 pm (3.8 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 - Jan 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:184.68:423.31:47-0.82:45-0.77:164:58New Moon1Thu
2Fri9:114.49:393.32:41-0.73:38-0.77:164:58Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:044.110:363.33:40-0.54:32-0.67:164:59Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:553.811:313.34:42-0.35:24-0.57:175:00Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon11:453.45:45-0.16:14-0.37:175:01First Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:283.312:383.06:500.27:04-0.27:175:02First Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:323.21:392.68:000.37:560.07:175:03First Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:383.22:452.49:060.48:460.17:175:03First Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:343.33:432.310:040.49:340.17:175:04Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat4:233.34:352.311:000.410:220.17:165:05Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:093.35:252.411:510.311:100.17:165:06Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:533.46:102.412:330.27:165:07Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:333.56:502.51:080.17:165:08Full Moon13Tue
14Wed7:093.57:272.612:370.01:380.07:165:09Full Moon14Wed
15Thu7:433.58:032.61:14-0.12:09-0.17:155:10Full Moon15Thu
16Fri8:173.58:392.71:50-0.12:40-0.17:155:11Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:513.59:172.72:26-0.13:14-0.17:155:12Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:273.49:572.83:070.03:50-0.17:145:13Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:043.210:372.93:510.14:27-0.17:145:14Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue10:433.111:203.04:400.25:07-0.17:135:15Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:252.95:320.25:50-0.27:135:16Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:073.212:132.76:290.36:38-0.27:125:17Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:023.31:122.57:320.27:34-0.27:125:19Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:083.42:222.48:400.28:36-0.37:115:20Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun3:153.63:322.59:460.09:38-0.47:115:21Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon4:193.84:382.610:52-0.210:42-0.57:105:22Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:224.15:432.911:55-0.411:46-0.77:095:23Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:214.26:423.112:51-0.67:095:24New Moon28Wed
29Thu7:154.37:363.312:46-0.91:40-0.87:085:25New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:044.38:283.41:39-0.92:26-0.97:075:26New Moon30Fri
31Sat8:534.19:193.52:31-0.93:12-0.87:075:27Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 11:22 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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