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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA.
Next low tide : 5:12 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 39m at 11:13 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (17% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8639168
Common Questions About Tides

Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA Tides - Aug 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:172.84:023.89:150.510:390.76:108:10Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:212.74:553.710:070.611:340.86:118:09Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:162.75:433.810:570.76:118:08Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:082.86:293.812:270.711:48 AM0.76:128:07Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:562.97:123.91:130.612:370.76:138:06Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:383.17:503.91:500.51:220.66:148:05New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:163.28:254.02:210.42:010.56:158:04New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:513.38:584.02:500.42:370.56:158:02New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:273.49:323.93:200.33:150.56:168:01New Moon9Thu
10Fri10:033.510:083.83:520.33:540.66:178:00Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:413.610:453.74:260.34:380.66:187:59Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:203.711:253.65:030.35:260.76:197:58Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:013.85:420.46:160.76:207:57Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:063.412:453.96:250.47:100.86:207:55First Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:533.21:364.07:120.48:090.86:217:54First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:473.12:374.18:060.49:140.76:227:53First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:543.03:444.29:080.410:190.66:237:52Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:063.14:494.410:120.311:220.46:247:50Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:133.35:514.611:160.26:257:49Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:183.56:524.812:250.212:210.06:257:48Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:203.87:484.91:220.01:23-0.16:267:47Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:154.18:394.82:13-0.22:20-0.26:277:45Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:064.39:284.72:59-0.33:13-0.26:287:44Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:574.410:174.43:44-0.34:070.06:297:42Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:484.411:054.14:30-0.15:030.26:297:41Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:384.411:533.85:170.16:010.46:307:40Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:264.26:040.36:590.76:317:38Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:403.41:164.16:510.57:590.96:327:37Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:313.12:123.97:400.89:041.06:337:36Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:342.93:183.88:351.010:051.16:337:34Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:482.94:193.79:331.110:591.16:347:33Waning Crescent31Fri
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 2:12 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 17% 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 Waxing Crescent (17% 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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