36.8517’ N, 76.2983’ W

Norfolk, VA

63°
H -°
L 56°
N
8mph
Low tide
12:03 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 25m at 12:03 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:15 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 6:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:17 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (69% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - Jul 1871

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:552.88:263.72:04-0.11:57-0.24:537:32Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:532.89:223.73:00-0.22:55-0.24:537:32Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:492.910:163.63:52-0.23:50-0.24:547:32Full Moon3Mon
4Tue10:432.911:093.54:42-0.24:45-0.14:547:31Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:382.95:33-0.15:420.04:557:31Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:023.312:342.96:250.06:420.14:557:31Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:553.11:282.97:160.17:440.24:567:31Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:462.82:212.98:060.18:450.34:567:31Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:362.63:152.88:550.29:460.44:577:30Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:302.44:122.89:430.310:450.44:577:30Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:292.35:092.910:320.311:390.44:587:30Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:272.35:592.911:190.34:597:29Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:182.36:433.012:280.412:050.34:597:29Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:062.47:263.01:150.312:500.35:007:28Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:512.48:073.11:590.31:360.35:017:28New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:342.58:473.12:410.22:210.25:017:27New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:152.69:263.13:190.23:030.25:027:27New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:552.610:033.13:540.23:430.25:037:26New Moon18Tue
19Wed10:332.710:403.14:270.14:220.25:047:26Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:112.711:193.15:020.15:030.25:047:25Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:522.85:380.15:480.35:057:25Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:003.012:352.96:180.16:390.35:067:24Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:452.91:213.07:020.17:340.35:077:23First Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:332.82:103.17:490.18:340.35:077:22First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:242.73:043.28:410.19:380.35:087:22First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:232.64:063.29:380.110:450.35:097:21First Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:302.65:123.410:400.111:490.25:107:20Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:382.66:163.511:430.15:107:19Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:422.77:163.612:500.112:440.05:117:19Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:422.88:153.71:490.01:450.05:127:18Full Moon30Sun
31Mon8:403.09:103.72:450.02:45-0.15:137:17Full Moon31Mon
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 69% 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 First Quarter (69% 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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