Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : 11:58 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 28m at 5:14 pm (2.9 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 - May 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:272.811:373.15:280.15:180.26:117:53New Moon1Mon
2Tue12:052.76:030.25:530.36:107:54Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed12:143.112:452.76:390.36:310.36:087:55Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu12:523.01:262.67:180.37:130.46:077:56Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri1:332.92:092.68:000.48:010.46:067:56Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat2:172.82:532.58:450.48:540.56:057:57First Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:032.73:412.69:320.49:510.56:047:58First Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:542.74:352.610:230.410:520.46:037:59First Quarter8Mon
9Tue4:532.65:342.811:170.311:540.36:028:00First Quarter9Tue
10Wed5:562.76:323.012:110.26:018:01Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu6:552.87:253.212:530.21:030.16:008:02Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri7:492.98:173.51:490.11:550.06:008:02Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat8:433.09:093.72:45-0.12:48-0.15:598:03Full Moon13Sat
14Sun9:363.110:023.83:39-0.23:40-0.25:588:04Full Moon14Sun
15Mon10:293.110:543.84:31-0.24:32-0.25:578:05Full Moon15Mon
16Tue11:213.111:473.75:22-0.25:24-0.25:568:06Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:153.16:14-0.26:18-0.15:558:07Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu12:423.61:123.07:09-0.17:180.05:558:08Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri1:393.42:113.08:060.08:230.15:548:08Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat2:373.23:103.09:040.19:290.25:538:09Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun3:353.04:122.910:010.110:360.25:538:10Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon4:382.85:192.910:580.211:410.35:528:11Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue5:432.76:223.011:520.25:518:12Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed6:432.67:153.112:410.212:420.25:518:12Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu7:342.68:013.11:340.21:290.25:508:13Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri8:202.68:443.22:240.22:140.25:508:14Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat9:042.79:233.23:090.22:570.25:498:15New Moon27Sat
28Sun9:462.710:003.23:510.13:380.25:498:15New Moon28Sun
29Mon10:252.710:363.24:290.14:160.25:488:16New Moon29Mon
30Tue11:042.711:123.15:050.14:520.25:488:17New Moon30Tue
31Wed11:422.711:483.05:390.25:280.25:478:17Waxing 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 pm — 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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