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 3h 09m 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 - Feb 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:413.810:113.53:25-0.73:59-0.77:065:28Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:283.511:003.54:22-0.44:46-0.57:055:29Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:133.111:483.35:19-0.25:31-0.37:045:30Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:582.76:160.16:16-0.17:035:31First Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:403.212:492.47:180.37:050.17:025:33First Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:413.01:542.28:240.57:590.27:015:34First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:493.03:052.19:270.58:560.37:005:35First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:473.04:042.210:240.59:490.36:595:36Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:403.04:572.311:190.410:420.26:585:37Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:283.25:452.412:050.36:575:38Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:103.36:272.612:420.16:565:39Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:473.47:042.712:170.01:120.06:555:40Full Moon12Thu
13Fri7:213.57:392.912:55-0.11:40-0.16:545:41Full Moon13Fri
14Sat7:533.58:133.01:32-0.22:09-0.26:535:42Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:263.58:493.22:09-0.22:40-0.36:525:43Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:013.49:273.32:49-0.23:14-0.36:515:44Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue9:383.210:083.43:32-0.13:51-0.36:505:45Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:193.110:523.54:200.04:32-0.26:485:46Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:022.911:393.55:120.05:18-0.26:475:47Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri11:512.76:080.16:09-0.16:465:48Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:343.512:492.57:110.27:10-0.16:455:49Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:423.52:032.58:210.28:18-0.16:445:50Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:593.63:202.69:310.19:28-0.26:425:51Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:083.74:302.810:380.010:35-0.46:415:52Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:123.95:353.111:41-0.311:41-0.66:405:53Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:104.16:323.412:34-0.56:385:54New Moon26Thu
27Fri7:014.17:223.612:40-0.71:19-0.76:375:55New Moon27Fri
28Sat7:474.18:093.81:31-0.82:01-0.76:365:56New Moon28Sat
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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