36.8517’ N, 76.2983’ W

Norfolk, VA

53°
H 61°
L 55°
NNE
20mph
Low tide
9:11 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, October 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 43m at 9:11 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 3:37 pm (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 6:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:15 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (50% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - Nov 1873

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:113.36:343.312:260.26:335:12Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:063.67:273.312:450.11:250.16:345:11Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:573.88:193.31:350.02:220.06:355:10Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:473.99:083.22:23-0.13:140.06:365:09Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:353.99:563.13:09-0.14:030.06:375:08Full Moon5Wed
6Thu10:213.910:433.03:530.04:510.16:385:07Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:083.711:312.84:380.15:410.26:395:06Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:563.55:240.26:340.36:405:05Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:232.712:473.26:150.37:290.56:415:04Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon1:162.61:373.07:120.58:250.56:425:03Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:112.52:292.88:130.69:190.66:435:02Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:102.43:262.79:160.610:110.56:445:02Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:162.54:282.610:200.610:580.56:455:01Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:162.65:252.611:180.611:400.46:465:00Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:042.86:122.612:090.56:475:00Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:462.96:542.612:180.412:560.46:494:59Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon7:243.17:352.612:550.31:410.36:504:58Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue8:023.28:142.61:320.22:230.26:514:58New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:393.38:532.62:100.23:030.26:524:57New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:163.39:322.62:480.13:420.16:534:57New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:543.410:122.63:260.14:210.16:544:56New Moon21Fri
22Sat10:353.310:552.54:050.15:020.26:554:56Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:193.311:432.54:470.15:480.26:564:55Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:083.25:350.16:410.26:574:55Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:362.51:023.16:330.27:380.26:584:54First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:332.51:583.07:390.28:360.26:594:54First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:342.52:592.98:490.39:340.17:004:54First Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:412.74:052.810:020.210:320.07:014:53First Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:512.85:132.711:120.111:27-0.17:024:53Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:543.16:132.712:150.07:034:53Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 50% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (50% illuminated). This places Norfolk, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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