Should I Fish Virginia Beach, VA This Week?
67
/100
Tides & fishability—next 3 days
TODAY TUE 10/20 ⚠67MAYBE
WED 10/21 ⚠71MAYBE
THU 10/2271MAYBE
Curve height is tide level—curve color is how good the fishing should be. Green means go.
| Time ET | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 3:32 am | High | 2.88 |
| 9:24 am | Low | 1.24 |
| 3:47 pm | High | 3.39 |
| 10:09 pm | Low | 0.96 |
Today’s Solunar & Tide Almanac—Virginia Beach
Solunar times
Minor12:34 am – 2:04 am
Major6:59 am – 9:59 am
Minor2:43 pm – 4:13 pm
Major7:21 pm – 10:21 pm
Major periods are the moon overhead or underfoot—minors are moonrise and moonset. They feed the score’s solunar factor.
Sun & moon
Sunrise7:16 am
Sunset6:20 pm
Moonrise3:28 pm
Moonset1:19 am
MoonWaxing gibbous · 69%
Tide strength
Today58% · average tide
Average tide strength today—currents at about 58% of this station's monthly peak.
Fishing Weather—Next 3 Days
Today
57°–68°F
Wed 10/21
57°–62°F
Thu 10/22
57°–63°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 (Tuesday, October 20) is at 3:32 am, at 2.9 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 (Tuesday, October 20), that lines up 6:00 pm–8:00 pm, driven by low light + falling pressure.
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 (Tuesday, October 20), that combination points to 6:00 pm–8:00 pm.
Should I fish Virginia Beach tomorrow?
Should I Fish? rates tomorrow (Wednesday, October 21) in Virginia Beach a MAYBE at 71/100—best window 8:00 pm–10:00 pm.
What time should I fish Virginia Beach?
Fish Virginia Beach today (Tuesday, October 20) from 6:00 pm to 8:00 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.