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 5h 33m 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 - Mar 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:223.09:412.93:08-0.43:31-0.46:365:59New Moon1Wed
2Thu10:032.910:222.93:53-0.44:10-0.36:345:59New Moon2Thu
3Fri10:422.811:012.94:36-0.34:47-0.36:336:00Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:202.711:402.85:17-0.25:23-0.26:326:01Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:002.55:59-0.16:01-0.16:306:02Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:202.712:412.46:420.16:410.06:296:03Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue1:012.51:232.27:290.27:240.16:276:04First Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:442.42:082.18:180.38:120.26:266:05First Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:322.32:592.09:130.49:070.36:256:06First Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:282.34:002.010:120.410:080.36:236:07First Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:352.35:062.111:100.411:090.26:226:08Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:382.46:032.212:010.36:206:09Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:302.56:532.412:040.112:470.26:196:10Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:172.77:382.612:560.01:310.16:176:11Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:012.88:222.91:46-0.12:14-0.16:166:12Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:442.99:053.02:34-0.22:55-0.26:146:12Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:273.09:483.23:19-0.33:35-0.36:136:13Full Moon17Fri
18Sat10:103.010:323.34:04-0.34:16-0.36:116:14Full Moon18Sat
19Sun10:543.011:193.34:50-0.34:59-0.36:106:15Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:422.95:39-0.25:47-0.26:086:16Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:103.312:332.86:34-0.16:41-0.26:076:17Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed1:053.21:282.77:340.07:42-0.16:056:18Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:033.02:272.58:380.18:480.06:046:19Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:082.93:352.59:450.19:590.06:036:20Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:232.84:532.510:510.111:100.06:016:20Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun5:372.86:022.711:510.16:006:21Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon6:372.97:002.912:130.012:450.05:586:22Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue7:292.97:513.01:11-0.11:350.05:576:23Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed8:163.08:373.12:05-0.12:21-0.15:556:24New Moon29Wed
30Thu8:593.09:183.22:53-0.13:02-0.15:546:25New Moon30Thu
31Fri9:382.99:553.23:35-0.13:40-0.15:526:26New Moon31Fri
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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