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 1h 30m 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 - May 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:073.59:254.43:10-0.43:00-0.36:087:52New Moon1Wed
2Thu9:523.310:084.23:55-0.33:42-0.16:077:53Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:383.210:534.04:42-0.14:270.26:067:54Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:253.011:383.75:300.25:160.46:057:55Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:112.96:190.46:070.66:047:56Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:233.412:592.87:080.57:000.86:037:57First Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:113.21:552.78:000.77:590.96:027:58First Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:083.03:052.78:540.79:020.96:017:59First Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:142.94:062.99:430.710:010.96:007:59First Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:132.94:533.110:260.610:540.75:598:00Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat5:012.95:343.311:050.511:440.65:588:01Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:463.06:143.611:450.45:588:02Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:303.06:543.912:330.412:260.35:578:03Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:133.17:334.11:180.11:070.15:568:04Full Moon14Tue
15Wed7:543.18:124.21:590.01:480.05:558:04Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:353.18:534.32:39-0.22:280.05:548:05Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:183.19:384.33:21-0.23:100.05:548:06Full Moon17Fri
18Sat10:043.110:264.34:07-0.23:580.05:538:07Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:553.111:184.14:59-0.14:520.15:528:08Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:493.15:530.05:520.25:518:09Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:124.012:453.16:490.06:550.35:518:09Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:093.81:493.27:470.18:040.35:508:10Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:133.63:033.48:470.09:170.35:508:11Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:243.44:113.69:440.010:260.25:498:12Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat4:293.35:083.910:37-0.111:300.15:488:12Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun5:273.36:014.211:28-0.25:488:13Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon6:233.26:514.312:32-0.112:19-0.25:478:14Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue7:163.27:384.41:27-0.21:09-0.25:478:15New Moon28Tue
29Wed8:043.28:214.42:14-0.21:54-0.15:478:15New Moon29Wed
30Thu8:483.19:034.22:56-0.22:360.05:468:16New Moon30Thu
31Fri9:313.19:444.03:37-0.13:170.15:468:17New Moon31Fri
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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