36.8517’ N, 76.2983’ W

Norfolk, VA

85°
H -°
L 59°
SW
13mph
Low tide
8:35 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 31m at 8:35 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:22 am (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 6:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:13 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - Nov 1877

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:343.25:533.211:460.36:335:12Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:313.56:483.212:080.212:460.26:345:11Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat7:233.77:403.212:570.11:430.16:355:10New Moon3Sat
4Sun8:133.98:303.11:460.02:370.16:365:09New Moon4Sun
5Mon9:013.99:173.12:330.03:270.16:375:08New Moon5Mon
6Tue9:473.810:033.03:180.04:130.16:385:07New Moon6Tue
7Wed10:313.710:482.84:020.14:580.26:395:06Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu11:163.511:352.74:450.25:450.36:405:05Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:023.35:300.36:340.46:415:04Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:242.612:503.16:200.47:260.56:425:03Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun1:162.51:382.97:160.68:160.56:435:02First Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:082.42:272.78:150.69:060.66:445:02First Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:032.43:202.69:170.79:540.56:455:01First Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:052.54:192.510:200.710:400.56:465:00First Quarter14Wed
15Thu5:042.65:162.511:170.611:220.46:485:00Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri5:522.86:052.512:080.56:494:59Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:343.06:492.512:020.312:550.46:504:58Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:143.17:312.612:420.31:410.36:514:58Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon7:543.28:132.61:230.22:250.26:524:57Full Moon19Mon
20Tue8:343.38:552.62:050.13:070.26:534:57Full Moon20Tue
21Wed9:153.49:382.62:470.03:480.16:544:56Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:583.410:222.63:300.04:300.16:554:56Full Moon22Thu
23Fri10:423.411:092.64:140.05:150.16:564:55Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat11:313.35:010.06:050.16:574:55Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:012.612:243.25:550.17:000.26:584:54Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:582.61:193.16:580.17:570.16:594:54Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:572.62:162.98:060.28:530.17:004:54Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:002.73:182.89:170.29:510.17:014:53Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:082.84:252.610:280.210:470.07:024:53Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri5:153.05:302.611:340.111:40-0.17:034:53Waning Crescent30Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8638654)

Common Questions About Norfolk, VA Tides

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

Norfolk, VA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 31% 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 (31% 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA