36.8517’ N, 76.2983’ W

Norfolk, VA

73°
H -°
L 70°
WSW
5mph
Low tide
6:38 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 45m at 6:38 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 1:13 pm (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 6:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:12 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - Mar 1881

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:593.110:213.13:50-0.54:07-0.56:396:03New Moon1Tue
2Wed10:442.911:073.14:38-0.54:49-0.46:386:04Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:282.811:523.05:26-0.35:31-0.36:366:05Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:132.66:15-0.26:16-0.26:356:06Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:392.812:582.47:060.07:030.06:336:07Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun1:252.61:452.28:000.27:530.16:326:08First Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:142.52:352.18:550.38:470.26:316:09First Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:092.33:342.09:550.49:470.36:296:10First Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:172.34:432.010:550.410:490.36:286:11First Quarter9Wed
10Thu5:262.35:462.111:480.311:460.26:266:12Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:202.46:382.312:340.36:256:13Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:052.57:232.412:380.11:160.26:236:14Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:462.68:042.61:250.11:550.16:226:14Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:242.78:422.82:100.02:310.06:206:15Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:002.79:182.92:52-0.13:06-0.16:196:16Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:362.89:543.03:30-0.13:39-0.16:186:17Full Moon16Wed
17Thu10:122.810:313.14:08-0.14:13-0.16:166:18Full Moon17Thu
18Fri10:502.711:113.14:47-0.14:50-0.16:156:19Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:322.711:563.15:29-0.15:31-0.16:136:20Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:182.66:180.06:190.06:126:21Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:463.01:082.57:130.17:150.06:106:22Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:403.02:042.48:140.28:190.16:096:22Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:412.93:082.49:200.29:300.16:076:23Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:522.84:222.510:280.210:440.06:066:24Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri5:082.95:362.711:310.111:520.06:046:25Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:142.96:392.912:280.06:036:26Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:123.07:353.112:54-0.11:21-0.16:016:27Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:043.18:263.31:53-0.22:11-0.26:006:28New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:523.19:143.42:46-0.32:57-0.25:586:29New Moon29Tue
30Wed9:373.09:583.43:35-0.33:39-0.25:576:29New Moon30Wed
31Thu10:203.010:403.34:20-0.24:20-0.25:556:30New Moon31Thu
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 23% 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 Waxing Crescent (23% 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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