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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA.
Next low tide : 5:21 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 25m at 11:24 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8639168
Common Questions About Tides

Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA Tides - Feb 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:003.311:393.75:02-0.45:21-0.67:055:29Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed11:523.16:02-0.26:16-0.57:055:30Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:383.612:522.87:08-0.17:17-0.47:045:31Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:493.52:072.78:200.08:23-0.37:035:32Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:043.53:232.69:290.09:29-0.37:025:33Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:093.64:302.710:35-0.110:33-0.37:015:34Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:093.65:302.911:35-0.211:34-0.47:005:35Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:023.76:223.012:26-0.36:595:36New Moon8Tue
9Wed6:483.77:073.212:28-0.51:08-0.46:585:37New Moon9Wed
10Thu7:283.77:463.31:12-0.51:44-0.56:575:38New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:043.68:243.31:51-0.42:17-0.56:565:39New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:403.59:013.32:28-0.32:49-0.46:555:40Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun9:153.39:383.23:06-0.23:23-0.36:545:41Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon9:513.110:163.23:450.03:59-0.16:535:42Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:292.910:543.14:270.14:380.06:525:43Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:072.711:343.05:110.35:180.16:505:44First Quarter16Wed
17Thu11:472.65:570.46:010.26:495:46First Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:182.912:342.46:480.56:510.36:485:47First Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:132.91:332.37:470.67:470.36:475:48First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:182.92:412.38:480.58:450.26:465:49First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:213.13:422.59:450.49:420.06:445:50Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue4:163.34:372.810:390.110:39-0.26:435:51Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:083.55:313.111:31-0.111:35-0.46:425:52Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:583.86:213.412:18-0.46:415:53Full Moon24Thu
25Fri6:453.97:083.712:28-0.71:02-0.76:395:54Full Moon25Fri
26Sat7:314.07:554.01:17-0.81:45-0.86:385:55Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:164.08:434.12:06-0.92:28-0.96:375:56Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:043.89:344.22:56-0.93:15-0.96:355:56Waning Gibbous28Mon
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 2:22 pm — 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 maximum.

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 Gibbous (81% illuminated). This places Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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