Best Fishing & Hunting Times in Virginia Beach, VA
Today's solunar feeding forecast for Virginia Beach, Virginia (36.85, -75.98). The day is rated Fair (57/100), with the best window at 5:42 AM – 7:42 AM. The moon is first quarter (48% lit); the sun is up 5:45 AM–8:26 PM local time.
Virginia Beach, VA
Today · Jun 21
24-hour timeline
| Period | Type | Time | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moonset | Minor | 12:04 AM – 1:04 AM | — |
| Moon underfootBest | Major | 5:42 AM – 7:42 AM | Dawn/Dusk ✦ |
| Moonrise | Minor | 12:29 PM – 1:29 PM | — |
| Moon overhead | Major | 6:03 PM – 8:03 PM | — |
7-day outlook
Solunar fishing & hunting in Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach sits at 36.85°, -75.98° in the New York time zone. Plan trips around the two major periods (moon overhead and underfoot) and two minor periods (moonrise and moonset) shown above. Periods that fall within an hour of sunrise or sunset — marked Dawn/Dusk — tend to produce the most activity. Times update daily and are calculated for Virginia Beach's exact coordinates.
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Virginia Beach Solunar FAQ
What are the best fishing times in Virginia Beach today? +
Virginia Beach's major periods are centered on the moon's overhead and underfoot transits (~2 hours each), with minor periods at moonrise and moonset (~1 hour each). Today the single best window is 5:42 AM – 7:42 AM.
Does the solunar forecast work for hunting near Virginia Beach? +
Yes. The same major and minor feeding periods that trigger fish also drive deer and other game movement, and activity is strongest when a period overlaps dawn or dusk.
What time is moonrise in Virginia Beach today? +
Moonrise in Virginia Beach is at 12:59 PM and moonset at 12:34 AM (local time). The moon is currently first quarter, 48% illuminated.
How is the Fair day rating figured out? +
The rating is driven by the moon phase — feeding peaks near the new and full moon and dips at the quarters — plus a bonus when feeding periods line up with sunrise or sunset. See the full methodology.