36.8517’ N, 76.2983’ W

Norfolk, VA

62°
H -°
L 48°
N
11mph
High tide
6:33 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, October 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:46 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 45m at 6:33 pm (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 6:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:18 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (78% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - Apr 1870

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:482.810:013.03:430.03:470.15:546:31New Moon1Fri
2Sat10:212.810:333.04:170.04:170.15:536:32New Moon2Sat
3Sun10:562.711:063.04:510.14:480.15:516:33Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:322.611:422.95:250.25:200.25:506:33Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:102.56:020.25:570.25:486:34Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:202.812:502.46:440.36:390.35:476:35Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu1:022.81:342.47:320.47:290.35:466:36First Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:492.82:222.38:250.48:250.45:446:37First Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:432.73:202.49:250.49:290.35:436:38First Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:472.84:272.510:290.410:380.35:416:39First Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:572.85:332.711:290.311:430.15:406:40Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:013.06:312.912:230.15:386:40Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:583.17:253.212:430.01:150.05:376:41Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu7:523.38:173.51:42-0.22:06-0.15:366:42Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:453.39:093.72:38-0.32:55-0.25:346:43Full Moon15Fri
16Sat9:353.39:593.83:31-0.43:42-0.35:336:44Full Moon16Sat
17Sun10:253.210:503.74:22-0.34:29-0.25:326:45Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:163.111:423.65:14-0.25:18-0.25:306:46Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:092.96:09-0.16:120.05:296:46Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:383.41:042.87:080.17:120.15:286:47Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu1:353.22:012.78:090.28:150.25:266:48Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:353.03:032.69:100.39:220.35:256:49Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:412.84:142.510:120.410:300.35:246:50Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:532.75:222.611:090.411:320.35:236:51Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:532.76:172.711:580.35:216:52Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:412.77:032.912:260.312:430.35:206:53Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed7:242.77:443.01:150.31:240.35:196:54Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu8:042.88:213.12:000.22:020.25:186:54Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri8:422.88:563.12:410.22:380.25:176:55New Moon29Fri
30Sat9:192.89:303.23:190.13:120.25:156:56New Moon30Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8638654)

Common Questions About Norfolk, VA Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Norfolk, VA?

Norfolk, VA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 78% 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 Norfolk, 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 Norfolk, VA?

Tide predictions for Norfolk, 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 Norfolk, VA?

Tide data for Norfolk, VA is sourced from NOAA Station #8638654. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8638654.

What is the moon phase in Norfolk, VA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Norfolk, VA is Waxing Gibbous (78% illuminated). This places Norfolk, 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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