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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA.
Next low tide : 3:57 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 11m at 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 - Dec 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:302.812:413.36:360.97:190.56:584:47First Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:293.01:383.27:380.98:080.46:594:47First Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:293.22:393.18:410.78:560.27:004:47Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon3:233.63:353.29:400.59:440.07:004:47Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue4:144.04:293.210:370.210:34-0.27:014:47Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed5:054.35:243.311:350.011:26-0.47:024:47Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu5:574.66:193.312:31-0.37:034:47Full Moon7Thu
8Fri6:494.87:123.412:19-0.51:22-0.47:044:47Full Moon8Fri
9Sat7:404.88:053.41:11-0.62:12-0.57:054:47Full Moon9Sat
10Sun8:334.89:003.42:02-0.63:06-0.47:054:47Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon9:294.69:593.32:57-0.54:03-0.37:064:47Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:254.310:593.33:57-0.35:02-0.27:074:47Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed11:214.05:020.06:00-0.17:084:48Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:003.312:183.66:090.26:570.07:084:48Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:083.31:213.27:210.37:540.07:094:48Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:203.42:303.08:340.48:470.17:104:49Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:213.53:302.89:380.49:340.17:104:49Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon4:123.64:232.710:370.410:190.17:114:49Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue4:583.75:112.611:310.311:040.17:114:50Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed5:413.75:572.712:180.27:124:50Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:213.86:382.712:560.27:124:51New Moon21Thu
22Fri6:583.87:152.712:270.11:290.17:134:51New Moon22Fri
23Sat7:333.87:512.71:030.12:000.17:134:52New Moon23Sat
24Sun8:083.78:272.71:380.12:330.17:144:52New Moon24Sun
25Mon8:443.79:062.72:130.23:080.17:144:53Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue9:213.69:462.62:510.23:470.17:154:53Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed9:593.510:272.73:330.34:270.17:154:54Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu10:383.311:092.74:200.45:070.17:154:55Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:183.211:542.85:100.55:480.17:154:55First Quarter29Fri
30Sat12:023.06:040.56:320.07:164:56First Quarter30Sat
31Sun12:443.012:532.87:030.57:210.07:164:57First Quarter31Sun
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 12:58 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 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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