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 27m at 3:57 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 10:17 pm (4.3 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 - Apr 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:033.76:313.612:22-0.16:477:26Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue6:573.87:223.912:43-0.31:11-0.36:467:27Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed7:453.88:074.21:38-0.41:53-0.46:447:28Full Moon3Wed
4Thu8:283.78:484.32:25-0.52:32-0.46:437:29Full Moon4Thu
5Fri9:083.59:284.23:08-0.43:08-0.36:427:30Full Moon5Fri
6Sat9:493.410:094.13:50-0.33:45-0.16:407:31Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:303.210:493.94:32-0.14:250.16:397:32Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:113.011:313.65:170.25:080.46:377:33Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue11:532.86:020.45:530.66:367:33Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:143.412:372.66:480.66:420.76:347:34Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:003.21:262.57:390.77:370.96:337:35Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:563.02:322.58:390.88:390.96:327:36Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:063.03:472.69:370.89:430.96:307:37Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun4:113.04:432.810:270.710:400.76:297:38Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon5:023.15:293.011:110.611:320.56:287:39Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue5:483.26:113.311:530.46:267:40Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed6:323.36:523.712:230.312:340.26:257:41Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu7:143.37:324.01:110.11:130.06:247:41New Moon18Thu
19Fri7:543.48:114.21:54-0.11:52-0.16:227:42New Moon19Fri
20Sat8:353.48:524.42:36-0.32:31-0.26:217:43New Moon20Sat
21Sun9:173.39:364.43:19-0.33:12-0.26:207:44New Moon21Sun
22Mon10:033.310:244.44:05-0.33:58-0.26:187:45Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue10:543.211:174.24:57-0.14:500.06:177:46Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed11:473.15:540.05:490.16:167:47Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:124.012:443.06:540.16:530.26:157:48First Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:123.81:513.07:570.28:030.36:147:48First Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:233.63:113.19:040.29:180.36:127:49First Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:403.54:233.410:050.210:290.26:117:50Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon4:463.55:213.711:000.111:340.16:107:51Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue5:433.46:133.911:510.06:097:52Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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 7:07 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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