36.8517’ N, 76.2983’ W

Norfolk, VA

52°
H -°
L 51°
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 5h 42m 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 - Feb 1874

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:332.79:502.23:07-0.33:54-0.27:115:34Full Moon1Sun
2Mon10:092.610:282.33:48-0.34:27-0.27:105:35Full Moon2Mon
3Tue10:432.511:052.34:25-0.24:59-0.27:095:36Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:172.411:422.35:02-0.25:30-0.27:085:37Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:522.35:40-0.16:01-0.17:075:38Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:192.312:282.26:210.06:34-0.17:075:40Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:562.21:062.07:050.17:100.07:065:41Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:352.21:471.97:530.27:510.07:055:42Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:182.22:321.88:460.28:380.17:045:43Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:092.23:261.79:480.29:350.17:035:44Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:122.24:331.710:540.210:390.07:015:45Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:212.45:411.811:560.111:42-0.17:005:46Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:222.56:411.912:520.06:595:47Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:182.87:362.112:42-0.21:46-0.16:585:48Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:113.08:292.41:40-0.32:35-0.36:575:49New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:003.19:192.62:35-0.53:20-0.46:565:50New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:483.210:072.83:27-0.64:03-0.56:555:51New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:343.110:562.94:18-0.64:46-0.56:545:52Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:223.011:463.05:09-0.55:30-0.56:525:53Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:112.86:05-0.46:18-0.46:515:54Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:383.01:012.57:04-0.37:09-0.36:505:55First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:332.91:542.38:06-0.18:04-0.26:495:56First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:302.72:512.19:120.09:04-0.16:475:57First Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:382.63:592.010:220.110:110.06:465:58First Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:592.55:161.911:300.211:190.06:455:59Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:102.56:232.012:300.16:436:00Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:072.67:182.212:200.01:230.16:426:01Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat7:542.68:072.31:17-0.12:100.06:416:02Waxing Gibbous28Sat
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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