Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 41m at 12:33 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 7:13 pm (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - Mar 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:332.57:472.31:060.01:420.16:355:59Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon8:122.68:272.51:520.02:200.06:336:00New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:492.69:032.62:34-0.12:54-0.16:326:01New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:232.79:372.73:12-0.13:25-0.16:316:02New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:562.710:102.83:48-0.13:56-0.16:296:03New Moon5Thu
6Fri10:302.610:432.84:23-0.14:27-0.26:286:04Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:052.611:202.84:58-0.15:00-0.16:266:05Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:432.55:370.05:38-0.16:256:06Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:002.812:252.46:220.16:23-0.16:236:07Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:462.81:132.37:140.17:150.06:226:08First Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:382.82:062.38:140.28:140.06:216:09First Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:372.73:072.29:210.29:220.06:196:10First Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:462.74:212.310:320.210:360.06:186:10First Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:032.85:352.511:370.111:46-0.16:166:11Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:122.96:392.712:350.06:156:12Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:113.07:363.012:50-0.21:29-0.26:136:13Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue8:063.18:303.21:50-0.32:19-0.36:126:14Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:563.19:203.42:46-0.43:06-0.36:106:15Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:433.110:073.43:37-0.43:50-0.46:096:16Full Moon19Thu
20Fri10:283.010:533.44:25-0.44:33-0.36:076:17Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:122.811:393.25:12-0.25:16-0.26:066:18Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:582.76:01-0.16:010.06:046:18Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:263.012:452.56:520.16:500.16:036:19Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:142.81:322.47:450.37:430.26:016:20Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:042.62:232.28:390.48:410.36:006:21Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:592.53:212.29:370.59:430.45:586:22Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:052.44:312.210:350.510:460.45:576:23Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:132.45:352.311:270.411:430.35:566:24Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:072.56:262.512:130.45:546:25Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:522.67:092.612:340.312:540.35:536:25Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue7:342.67:492.81:210.21:330.25:516:26Waning Crescent31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8638654)

Common Questions About Norfolk, VA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Norfolk, VA today?

Slack tide in Norfolk, VA is approximately 3:53 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

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

Norfolk, VA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 maximum.

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 Gibbous (81% illuminated). This places Norfolk, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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