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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA.
Next low tide : 5:56 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 11m at 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 - Feb 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:413.210:083.03:300.03:53-0.27:055:29Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:163.010:443.04:110.24:28-0.17:045:30Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:522.711:223.04:550.35:050.17:035:31Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:302.55:410.45:440.27:025:32First Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:032.912:132.36:310.56:280.27:015:33First Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:522.91:062.27:280.67:200.37:005:34First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:532.92:122.18:310.58:180.26:595:36First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:593.13:192.29:320.49:180.16:585:37Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon3:593.34:192.410:310.310:16-0.16:575:38Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:563.65:162.711:280.011:15-0.46:565:39Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:493.86:103.012:18-0.36:555:40Full Moon11Wed
12Thu6:384.07:003.312:12-0.61:02-0.66:545:41Full Moon12Thu
13Fri7:254.17:483.61:04-0.81:44-0.86:535:42Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:104.18:373.81:54-0.92:27-0.96:525:43Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:573.99:274.02:45-0.93:11-0.96:515:44Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon9:463.710:194.03:40-0.73:59-0.86:505:45Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:363.411:113.94:38-0.54:50-0.66:485:46Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:263.05:38-0.35:43-0.46:475:47Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:073.712:222.76:420.06:41-0.26:465:48Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:133.51:332.57:540.27:480.06:455:49Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:333.42:582.49:080.39:000.16:435:50Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:453.34:082.510:140.310:070.16:425:51Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:473.45:082.611:150.211:100.06:415:52Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:403.45:592.812:050.16:405:53Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:243.56:423.012:04-0.112:450.06:385:54New Moon25Wed
26Thu7:013.57:183.112:48-0.11:17-0.16:375:55New Moon26Thu
27Fri7:343.47:513.31:23-0.21:45-0.26:365:56New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:053.48:233.31:56-0.12:11-0.26:345:57New Moon28Sat
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 2:51 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 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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