Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 12m at 11:58 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:38 am (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - Dec 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:253.57:452.812:57-0.31:54-0.26:594:49New Moon1Thu
2Fri8:203.78:412.91:52-0.32:50-0.37:004:48New Moon2Fri
3Sat9:143.79:352.92:47-0.43:42-0.37:014:48New Moon3Sat
4Sun10:073.710:282.93:40-0.44:32-0.37:024:48Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:593.511:232.84:33-0.45:23-0.27:024:48Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:523.35:27-0.36:16-0.27:034:48Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:192.712:453.16:26-0.17:11-0.17:044:48Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu1:162.71:382.87:290.08:040.07:054:48First Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:132.62:302.68:320.18:570.07:064:48First Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:122.53:262.49:360.29:500.17:074:48First Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:172.54:282.210:390.310:410.17:074:49First Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:182.65:272.211:360.211:290.17:084:49Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:092.66:182.212:270.27:094:49Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:542.77:042.212:140.01:150.17:104:49Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:352.87:482.212:580.01:590.17:104:50Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri8:142.88:302.31:410.02:400.07:114:50Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:512.99:102.32:22-0.13:180.07:124:50Full Moon17Sat
18Sun9:272.99:482.33:01-0.13:53-0.17:124:51Full Moon18Sun
19Mon10:022.910:252.33:39-0.14:26-0.17:134:51Full Moon19Mon
20Tue10:372.811:032.34:15-0.14:59-0.17:134:51Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:142.811:432.34:53-0.15:35-0.17:144:52Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu11:532.75:35-0.16:14-0.17:144:52Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:262.412:362.66:230.06:58-0.17:154:53Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat1:122.41:232.57:170.07:46-0.17:154:53Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:012.52:142.48:170.08:38-0.27:164:54Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:562.53:112.39:210.09:35-0.27:164:55Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:592.64:172.210:300.010:37-0.37:164:55Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed5:072.85:262.211:37-0.111:38-0.47:174:56Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu6:113.06:292.312:40-0.27:174:57Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri7:113.17:302.412:38-0.41:40-0.37:174:57Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat8:083.28:302.51:38-0.52:36-0.47:174:58New Moon31Sat
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 2:48 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 65% 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 First Quarter (65% 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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