36.8517’ N, 76.2983’ W

Norfolk, VA

66°
H 87°
L 59°
SSW
7mph
Low tide
7:22 am

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 1h 14m at 7:22 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 1:58 pm (3.2 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 - Sep 1878

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:273.85:560.16:540.35:396:38Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:443.11:233.76:500.27:570.45:406:36First Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:402.92:223.57:490.39:030.55:416:35First Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:392.73:293.48:530.410:100.65:426:33First Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:502.64:443.310:020.511:140.65:436:32Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri5:092.75:513.311:100.55:446:30Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:142.86:443.312:100.612:110.55:446:29Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:063.07:293.312:580.51:050.55:456:27Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:523.18:093.31:420.51:550.55:466:26Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:333.28:453.32:200.42:390.45:476:24Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:093.39:203.32:540.43:190.45:486:23Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:423.49:543.23:250.33:550.45:486:21Full Moon12Thu
13Fri10:143.410:283.13:550.44:290.55:496:20Full Moon13Fri
14Sat10:463.411:033.04:230.45:040.55:506:18Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:203.411:402.94:530.55:400.65:516:17Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:563.35:260.56:210.75:526:15Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:192.812:373.36:040.67:090.85:526:14Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed1:022.71:223.26:500.78:030.85:536:12Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:502.62:143.27:440.79:030.85:546:11Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:462.63:133.28:460.710:070.85:556:09Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:532.64:223.39:550.711:080.75:566:08Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:042.85:293.411:050.65:566:06Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:053.16:273.512:010.512:080.45:576:05Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:003.47:203.612:510.41:080.35:586:03Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:513.78:123.71:390.22:050.15:596:02New Moon25Wed
26Thu8:414.09:023.72:260.13:000.16:006:00New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:314.19:513.63:110.03:520.06:015:59New Moon27Fri
28Sat10:204.210:393.53:560.04:430.16:015:57Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:114.111:303.34:420.15:370.26:025:56Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:054.05:310.26:360.46:035:54Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 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.

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