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 2h 38m 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 - Nov 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:155.28:353.91:49-0.22:42-0.17:286:06New Moon1Sat
2Sun8:035.18:233.81:35-0.12:300.06:295:05New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:514.99:133.62:200.03:210.26:305:04Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue9:414.710:063.43:090.34:160.46:315:03Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed10:334.310:593.24:030.55:120.66:325:02Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:244.011:533.15:000.86:070.86:335:01First Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:163.76:001.07:050.96:345:00First Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:563.01:153.57:041.18:010.96:354:59First Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:123.12:203.38:121.28:480.96:364:58First Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:123.23:143.39:111.29:270.86:374:57Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue3:573.44:003.210:021.110:030.76:384:57Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed4:363.64:423.210:500.910:390.66:394:56Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu5:143.85:243.211:360.811:170.56:404:55Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:504.06:043.212:170.66:414:54Full Moon14Fri
15Sat6:264.26:433.212:540.56:424:54Full Moon15Sat
16Sun7:024.37:213.212:340.41:300.46:434:53Full Moon16Sun
17Mon7:394.37:593.21:110.32:070.36:444:52Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:184.38:403.11:500.32:480.46:454:52Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed9:024.39:273.12:310.33:340.46:474:51Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu9:494.210:183.13:190.44:250.46:484:51Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:394.111:113.14:140.55:190.46:494:50Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:314.05:140.56:130.46:504:50Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:093.212:273.86:180.67:090.36:514:49Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:163.41:313.67:280.68:060.26:524:49Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:283.72:393.58:390.59:000.06:534:49Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed3:304.03:413.49:450.39:52-0.16:534:48Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:254.34:393.410:480.110:44-0.26:544:48Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:184.65:363.411:480.011:37-0.36:554:48Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat6:104.76:303.412:43-0.26:564:47New Moon29Sat
30Sun6:594.77:193.312:29-0.31:31-0.26:574:47New Moon30Sun
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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