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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 43m at 5:12 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:31 pm (4.1 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 - Jan 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:004.36:202.912:33-0.47:164:58New Moon1Tue
2Wed6:534.47:133.112:21-0.61:23-0.67:164:59New Moon2Wed
3Thu7:444.58:063.21:14-0.82:12-0.77:165:00New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:354.59:003.32:06-0.83:02-0.77:165:01Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat9:284.39:573.33:00-0.73:56-0.77:175:02Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:224.110:543.44:00-0.54:50-0.67:165:02Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:143.711:523.45:04-0.35:42-0.57:165:03First Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:073.36:08-0.16:35-0.47:165:04First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:543.41:063.07:180.17:30-0.37:165:05First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:033.42:152.78:300.28:26-0.27:165:06First Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:093.43:212.59:370.29:19-0.17:165:07Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:053.54:192.410:380.210:11-0.17:165:08Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:573.55:132.511:350.111:030.07:155:09Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:453.56:022.512:240.17:155:10Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:283.56:452.61:030.07:155:11Full Moon15Tue
16Wed7:063.57:232.712:36-0.11:37-0.17:155:12Full Moon16Wed
17Thu7:413.57:592.71:13-0.12:08-0.17:145:13Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:143.58:362.71:47-0.12:38-0.17:145:14Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:483.49:132.72:23-0.13:11-0.17:135:15Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:233.39:522.73:010.03:46-0.17:135:16Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon9:593.210:312.83:420.14:220.07:125:17Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:353.011:092.84:280.34:590.07:125:18Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:132.811:512.95:150.35:370.07:115:19Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu11:552.66:060.46:200.07:115:20Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:393.012:452.57:040.47:090.07:105:22Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:373.11:472.48:070.38:05-0.17:095:23Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:413.32:552.49:110.29:05-0.27:095:24Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon3:433.64:002.510:130.010:05-0.47:085:25Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:433.85:022.711:16-0.211:06-0.67:075:26Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:434.16:032.912:14-0.57:065:27New Moon30Wed
31Thu6:394.37:003.212:07-0.81:06-0.77:065:28New Moon31Thu
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 8:21 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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