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 5h 15m 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 - Nov 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:422.62:043.07:490.68:420.66:295:08First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:362.62:562.88:490.79:330.66:305:06First Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:352.63:542.79:510.710:220.66:315:05First Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:382.74:532.710:510.711:070.56:325:04Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:332.85:452.711:450.611:480.56:335:04Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:183.06:312.712:330.56:345:03Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:583.17:132.812:280.41:190.46:355:02Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:373.37:552.81:080.32:030.36:365:01Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:163.48:362.81:490.22:450.36:375:00Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:553.59:172.82:290.23:250.26:384:59Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:353.59:582.83:100.14:050.26:394:58Full Moon11Wed
12Thu10:173.510:422.83:510.14:460.26:404:58Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:013.511:292.84:340.15:320.26:414:57Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:503.45:230.16:230.26:424:56Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:222.712:433.36:180.27:180.26:434:55Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:182.81:383.27:220.28:160.26:444:55Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:172.82:363.08:300.39:140.26:464:54Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:222.93:402.99:410.310:120.16:474:53Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:313.04:492.810:510.211:090.06:484:53Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:363.25:522.811:550.16:494:52Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:343.46:492.812:030.012:540.16:504:52Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:273.57:422.812:55-0.11:500.06:514:51New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:173.68:322.81:46-0.12:420.06:524:51New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:043.69:202.82:35-0.13:300.06:534:50New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:493.510:052.73:21-0.14:130.06:544:50New Moon25Wed
26Thu10:313.310:492.64:05-0.14:560.06:554:50Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:133.211:342.54:470.05:380.16:564:49Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:563.05:310.26:220.26:574:49Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:212.512:392.86:180.37:060.36:574:49Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon1:072.41:222.67:100.47:500.36:584:49First Quarter30Mon
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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