36.8517’ N, 76.2983’ W

Norfolk, VA

68°
H 79°
L 64°
NE
4mph
Low tide
6:38 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : in 23m at 6:38 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 1:08 pm (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:47 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (21% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - May 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:472.57:142.912:360.412:500.46:107:53Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:332.57:563.01:270.41:310.36:097:54Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun8:152.68:363.12:130.32:100.36:087:55Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon8:562.69:143.22:570.22:490.36:077:56Full Moon4Mon
5Tue9:352.69:513.23:380.23:270.26:067:57Full Moon5Tue
6Wed10:132.710:273.24:150.24:040.26:057:58Full Moon6Wed
7Thu10:492.711:023.24:510.24:390.26:047:58Full Moon7Thu
8Fri11:262.611:393.25:260.25:150.26:037:59Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:042.66:020.25:530.36:028:00Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:193.112:462.66:420.26:360.36:018:01Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon1:023.11:312.67:260.37:270.36:008:02Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue1:493.02:202.78:150.38:240.35:598:03Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:403.03:112.79:070.39:270.35:588:04Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:342.94:092.810:010.210:340.35:588:04Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:352.85:123.010:580.211:430.25:578:05Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:422.86:173.211:560.15:568:06Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:462.87:163.412:470.112:510.05:558:07Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:452.98:123.61:480.01:46-0.15:548:08Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue8:422.99:083.72:47-0.12:41-0.15:548:08New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:372.910:023.73:43-0.13:36-0.25:538:09New Moon20Wed
21Thu10:303.010:543.74:36-0.14:28-0.25:528:10New Moon21Thu
22Fri11:222.911:453.55:25-0.15:19-0.15:528:11Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:142.96:150.06:110.05:518:12Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:363.31:072.87:060.17:060.15:508:12Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon1:273.12:012.87:580.28:050.35:508:13Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue2:172.92:532.78:490.39:040.45:498:14First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:062.73:452.79:370.310:030.45:498:15First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:562.54:402.710:240.411:020.55:488:15First Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:522.45:362.711:110.411:590.55:488:16First Quarter29Fri
30Sat5:512.36:292.811:570.45:478:17Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun6:452.37:142.912:500.412:400.45:478:17Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 21% 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 (21% 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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