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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA.
Next low tide : 10:14 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 02m at 3:39 pm (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8639168
Common Questions About Tides

Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA Tides - Sep 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:293.32:133.97:470.88:531.06:357:32First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:333.13:193.88:440.99:531.06:367:31First Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:453.14:183.89:421.010:451.06:367:29Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri4:443.15:083.810:351.011:321.06:377:28Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:333.25:533.911:241.06:387:26Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:193.46:354.012:160.912:130.96:397:25Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon7:003.67:144.012:550.712:580.86:407:23Full Moon7Mon
8Tue7:383.87:514.11:290.61:380.76:407:22Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:133.98:254.12:010.52:150.66:417:20Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:474.19:004.12:330.42:520.56:427:19Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:234.29:374.03:070.33:310.56:437:17Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:014.310:173.93:430.34:140.66:447:16Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:434.311:003.84:230.45:020.76:447:14Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:284.411:473.75:080.55:530.76:457:13Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:174.45:580.56:480.86:467:11Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:373.61:104.36:520.67:480.86:477:10Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:353.52:124.37:520.68:530.76:487:08Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:453.53:234.38:580.69:580.66:487:07Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:593.74:314.410:050.510:580.46:497:05Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:054.05:324.611:090.411:570.26:507:04Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:064.36:304.612:130.26:517:02Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:034.57:254.712:520.11:130.06:527:00New Moon22Tue
23Wed7:544.88:144.61:42-0.12:070.06:526:59New Moon23Wed
24Thu8:424.99:004.52:27-0.12:550.06:536:57New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:284.99:464.33:10-0.13:440.16:546:56Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:154.810:334.13:530.14:330.36:556:54Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:024.611:203.84:380.45:250.66:566:53Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:484.45:260.66:170.86:566:51Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:063.612:344.16:150.97:091.06:576:50First Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:543.41:233.97:051.18:051.16:586:48First Quarter30Wed
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 6:56 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Crescent (30% illuminated). This places Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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