36.8517’ N, 76.2983’ W

Norfolk, VA

52°
H 60°
L 54°
NNE
21mph
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 5h 01m 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 - Jan 1874

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:182.98:342.21:40-0.32:48-0.27:225:03Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:062.99:222.22:31-0.33:34-0.27:225:04Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:492.910:072.23:19-0.34:15-0.27:225:05Full Moon3Sat
4Sun10:292.810:502.24:02-0.34:55-0.27:225:06Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:072.611:332.14:43-0.25:33-0.17:225:07Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:462.55:25-0.16:11-0.17:225:08Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:162.112:252.36:090.06:490.07:225:08Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:582.11:052.26:570.17:270.07:225:09Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri1:402.11:462.07:470.28:050.07:225:10Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:242.12:301.98:410.28:470.07:225:11Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:122.13:201.79:390.29:340.07:225:12Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:072.14:201.710:400.210:260.07:225:13Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:072.25:221.711:380.111:200.07:215:14Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:032.46:181.712:320.17:215:15Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:542.57:101.912:13-0.11:240.07:215:16Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:442.78:012.01:06-0.22:14-0.27:205:17New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:322.98:502.11:59-0.33:01-0.37:205:18New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:203.09:382.32:50-0.53:45-0.47:205:19New Moon18Sun
19Mon10:063.110:262.43:39-0.54:28-0.57:195:20New Moon19Mon
20Tue10:523.011:152.54:29-0.55:12-0.57:195:21Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:402.95:20-0.55:58-0.57:185:22Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:062.612:302.76:17-0.46:46-0.57:185:23Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:002.61:212.57:18-0.37:37-0.47:175:24First Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:552.62:142.38:23-0.28:31-0.47:175:26First Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:532.63:122.09:30-0.19:28-0.37:165:27First Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:012.54:201.910:400.010:30-0.37:155:28First Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:152.55:311.911:470.011:33-0.27:155:29Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:212.66:351.912:48-0.17:145:30Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu7:192.67:312.012:32-0.31:43-0.17:135:31Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri8:102.68:232.11:28-0.32:33-0.27:135:32Full Moon30Fri
31Sat8:542.79:092.22:20-0.33:16-0.27:125:33Full Moon31Sat
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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