Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : 12:33 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 29m at 6:43 am (2.4 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 - Oct 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:253.01:593.67:280.48:330.67:006:48First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:182.92:523.48:250.69:310.77:016:47First Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:132.83:473.29:250.710:290.87:026:45First Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:142.74:493.110:290.811:260.87:036:44First Quarter4Sun
5Mon5:252.75:543.011:320.87:046:42Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:282.86:473.012:160.712:300.77:056:41Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed7:173.07:323.112:590.71:200.77:066:39Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:593.28:123.11:380.62:060.67:066:38Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri8:383.38:513.22:150.52:500.57:076:36Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat9:143.59:293.22:520.43:320.57:086:35Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:493.610:063.23:270.44:100.47:096:34Full Moon11Sun
12Mon10:243.610:423.14:020.34:470.47:106:32Full Moon12Mon
13Tue10:593.611:203.14:360.35:230.47:116:31Full Moon13Tue
14Wed11:363.611:593.05:120.36:020.57:126:29Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:183.65:510.46:460.57:136:28Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:442.91:043.56:350.47:380.67:146:27Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat1:342.91:563.57:280.58:350.67:156:25Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:292.82:523.48:300.59:360.67:156:24Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:292.93:533.39:380.510:390.57:166:23Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue4:363.05:023.310:510.511:400.47:176:22Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed5:483.26:113.312:010.47:186:20Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:533.47:133.312:360.31:060.37:196:19Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:493.78:083.41:280.22:060.27:206:18Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat8:423.99:003.42:180.13:020.17:216:17New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:324.08:503.32:080.02:550.16:225:15New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:214.09:373.22:550.03:450.16:235:14New Moon26Mon
27Tue10:073.910:243.13:410.04:310.26:245:13Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:533.811:103.04:250.15:180.36:255:12Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:393.611:592.95:100.26:070.46:265:11Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:273.45:580.46:590.56:275:10Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat12:502.71:153.16:510.57:510.66:285:09First Quarter31Sat
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 9:38 am — 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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