Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : 11:35 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 45m at 5:38 am (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (73% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - Aug 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:072.35:402.811:050.56:108:12Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue6:092.36:382.912:230.612:000.56:118:11Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed7:052.47:283.01:120.512:540.46:128:10Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu7:552.68:143.11:590.41:450.36:138:09Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri8:422.78:583.22:430.32:350.36:138:08New Moon5Fri
6Sat9:272.99:413.33:250.23:240.26:148:07New Moon6Sat
7Sun10:103.110:233.44:040.14:100.16:158:06New Moon7Sun
8Mon10:523.211:053.44:430.04:560.16:168:05New Moon8Mon
9Tue11:353.311:493.35:210.05:420.16:178:04Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:203.46:020.06:310.16:188:02Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:353.21:093.56:460.07:260.26:188:01Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri1:253.12:013.57:360.08:260.36:198:00First Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:173.02:563.58:300.19:290.36:207:59First Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:132.83:553.49:290.210:350.46:217:58First Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:162.75:043.410:340.211:430.46:227:57First Quarter15Mon
16Tue5:282.76:163.411:420.26:237:55Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:412.87:203.412:450.312:470.26:237:54Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu7:452.98:163.51:430.31:480.26:247:53Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri8:413.19:073.52:360.22:450.26:257:52Full Moon19Fri
20Sat9:323.29:533.53:240.13:390.16:267:50Full Moon20Sat
21Sun10:183.310:353.44:080.14:260.26:277:49Full Moon21Sun
22Mon11:003.411:143.34:470.15:100.26:277:48Full Moon22Mon
23Tue11:403.411:533.25:230.15:510.36:287:46Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:183.35:580.26:330.46:297:45Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:323.112:573.36:330.37:160.56:307:44Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri1:122.91:373.27:100.48:030.66:317:42Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat1:552.82:183.17:500.58:520.76:327:41Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:392.63:023.08:350.69:440.76:327:39Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:262.63:513.09:240.610:400.86:337:38Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:212.54:483.010:200.711:370.76:347:37Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed5:242.55:513.011:210.66:357:35Waning Crescent31Wed
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 8:36 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 73% 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 Gibbous (73% 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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