Should I Fish Virginia Beach, VA This Week?
67
/100
Tides & fishability—next 3 days
TODAY SUN 9/667MAYBE
MON 9/768MAYBE
TUE 9/870MAYBE
Curve height is tide level—curve color is how good the fishing should be. Green means go.
| Time ET | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 3:38 am | High | 3.00 |
| 9:40 am | Low | 0.54 |
| 4:21 pm | High | 4.04 |
| 10:55 pm | Low | 0.64 |
Today’s Solunar & Tide Almanac—Virginia Beach
Solunar times
Minor12:27 am – 1:57 am
Major7:31 am – 10:31 am
Minor3:58 pm – 5:28 pm
Major8:01 pm – 11:01 pm
Major periods are the moon overhead or underfoot—minors are moonrise and moonset. They feed the score’s solunar factor.
Sun & moon
Sunrise6:38 am
Sunset7:24 pm
Moonrise1:12 am
Moonset4:43 pm
MoonWaning crescent · 24%
Water temp80°F
Tide strength
Today76% · average tide
Average tide strength today—currents at about 76% of this station's monthly peak.
Fishing Weather—Next 3 Days
Today
72°–82°F
Mon 9/7
73°–81°F
Tue 9/8
74°–79°F
Plan your trip—Virginia Beach
Tide data: NOAA station Duck (8651370). Tides at Virginia Beach run about 16 min behind the Duck station.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is high tide in Virginia Beach today?
High tide in Virginia Beach, VA today (Sunday, September 6) is at 3:38 am, at 3.0 ft.
What's the best tide to fish in Virginia Beach?
Moving water beats slack water in Virginia Beach—fish feed hardest while the tide is actively rising or falling, not at the still point at the top or bottom. The outgoing tide gets a slight edge here by default. Today (Sunday, September 6), that lines up 7:00 pm–9:00 pm, driven by outgoing tide + low light.
When is the best time of day to fish in Virginia Beach?
Dawn and dusk are the strongest light windows in Virginia Beach, and they carry extra weight when a solunar period (moon overhead, underfoot, rising, or setting) lines up with them. Today (Sunday, September 6), that combination points to 7:00 pm–9:00 pm.
Should I fish Virginia Beach tomorrow?
Should I Fish? rates tomorrow (Monday, September 7) in Virginia Beach a MAYBE at 68/100—best window 9:00 pm–10:00 pm.
What time should I fish Virginia Beach?
Fish Virginia Beach today (Sunday, September 6) from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm—that's the strongest scored window. Outside it, dawn and dusk on moving water are the default best bets.
Do I need a license to fish in VA?
Yes—saltwater fishing in Virginia requires a Virginia Saltwater Recreational Fishing License. Issued by the Virginia Marine Resources Commission. You can get one through the state agency listed below.