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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 44m at 3:54 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 9:59 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8639168
Common Questions About Tides

Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA Tides - Jun 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:383.410:014.73:41-0.63:32-0.45:468:17Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:363.410:584.44:37-0.44:30-0.25:458:18Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:353.311:554.15:36-0.35:340.05:458:18Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:343.36:34-0.16:390.25:458:19First Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:513.81:353.37:310.07:470.35:458:20First Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:513.42:443.38:270.18:590.55:448:20First Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:583.13:493.59:200.210:060.55:448:21First Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:012.94:423.610:080.211:040.55:448:21Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri4:542.85:283.710:510.311:590.45:448:22Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:432.76:113.811:330.35:448:22Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:302.76:513.812:490.412:150.35:448:23Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:132.77:293.91:310.312:570.45:448:23Full Moon12Mon
13Tue7:532.88:053.92:060.21:360.45:448:24Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:302.88:403.92:370.22:130.45:448:24Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:072.89:173.83:090.22:490.45:448:24Full Moon15Thu
16Fri9:442.89:543.83:440.23:260.45:448:25Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:242.810:343.74:220.24:070.55:448:25Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:062.811:143.65:030.24:530.65:448:25Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon11:472.911:553.55:450.25:430.65:448:26Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:313.06:260.26:360.65:458:26Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:383.41:183.27:090.27:330.65:458:26Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:263.22:123.47:560.18:350.55:458:26Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:233.13:133.78:470.09:390.45:458:26Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:273.04:114.09:40-0.110:410.25:468:27Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun4:303.05:084.310:34-0.211:430.05:468:27Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:313.06:064.511:31-0.35:468:27Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:343.17:044.712:46-0.212:31-0.45:478:27New Moon27Tue
28Wed7:343.38:004.81:44-0.41:30-0.45:478:27New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:313.48:554.72:37-0.52:25-0.55:478:27New Moon29Thu
30Fri9:263.59:484.63:28-0.53:20-0.45:488:27Waxing Crescent30Fri
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 am — 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 7% 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 (7% 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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