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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 55m at 5:32 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 11:46 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8639168
Common Questions About Tides

Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA Tides - Oct 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:564.67:164.612:430.11:090.16:596:46New Moon1Wed
2Thu7:475.08:064.51:31-0.12:04-0.17:006:45New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:365.28:554.42:16-0.22:55-0.17:016:43New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:245.39:444.23:00-0.23:460.07:026:42Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:145.110:353.93:450.04:410.27:036:40Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:064.911:283.74:350.35:390.57:046:39Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:594.65:290.56:380.77:056:37Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:213.412:544.36:270.87:411.07:056:36First Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:203.21:574.07:301.08:481.17:066:34First Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:363.13:113.88:411.29:501.17:076:33First Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:553.24:153.79:501.210:401.17:086:32First Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:523.35:053.710:481.211:231.07:096:30Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:383.55:473.711:391.17:106:29Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:183.76:273.712:010.912:271.07:116:28Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:553.97:043.712:350.81:080.97:126:26Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:284.17:393.71:070.71:440.87:136:25Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:004.38:133.71:370.62:180.77:146:24Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:324.48:473.62:080.62:510.77:146:22Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:054.49:223.52:400.63:270.77:156:21Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:414.410:003.43:140.64:060.77:166:20Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:214.410:433.33:520.74:510.87:176:18Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:064.311:303.24:360.85:410.97:186:17Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:544.25:270.96:350.97:196:16Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:213.212:474.16:250.97:330.97:206:15Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:193.21:474.17:280.98:350.87:216:14Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:303.32:564.08:380.99:340.67:226:12Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:453.64:044.09:490.710:290.47:236:11Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:474.05:034.110:540.511:210.27:246:10Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:434.46:004.111:570.37:256:09Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:364.86:544.112:120.012:580.17:266:08New Moon30Thu
31Fri7:275.17:464.01:02-0.21:52-0.17:276:07New 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 8:39 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 23% 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 Waxing Crescent (23% 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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