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 3h 30m 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 - Sep 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:482.95:113.810:281.111:501.06:357:31Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:403.15:583.911:201.06:367:30Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:273.26:424.012:360.912:110.96:377:28Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:093.47:214.11:140.812:570.86:377:27New Moon4Tue
5Wed7:473.67:564.11:460.61:380.76:387:25New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:213.88:304.12:150.52:160.66:397:24New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:553.99:034.12:440.42:540.66:407:22New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:314.19:394.03:150.43:330.66:417:21Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:084.210:173.83:480.44:160.66:417:19Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:494.310:593.74:260.45:040.76:427:18Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:324.311:443.55:080.55:560.86:437:16Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:194.45:550.66:510.86:447:15First Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:333.41:124.36:470.67:510.96:457:13First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:303.32:154.37:460.78:580.96:457:12First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:413.23:294.38:540.710:050.86:467:10First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:593.44:384.510:030.611:080.66:477:09Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:083.65:404.611:100.56:487:07Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:103.96:394.712:070.412:160.36:497:06Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:084.27:324.71:020.21:170.16:507:04Full Moon19Wed
20Thu7:594.58:204.71:500.02:110.06:507:03Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:464.79:054.52:32-0.13:000.16:517:01Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:324.89:504.33:130.03:490.26:527:00Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:184.710:364.03:540.14:400.46:536:58Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:034.611:223.74:370.45:320.66:546:57Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:484.45:220.66:250.96:546:55Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:083.412:334.16:090.97:181.16:556:54Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:553.21:223.96:581.18:181.26:566:52Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:513.12:223.77:531.39:211.36:576:51Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:073.03:333.78:541.410:161.36:586:49Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:153.14:313.79:551.311:031.26:596:48Waning Crescent30Sun
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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