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 2h 41m 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 - Jul 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:003.012:342.76:200.16:250.25:498:28Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:382.91:142.76:560.17:100.35:498:28Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon1:192.81:562.87:360.18:000.35:508:28Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue2:032.82:402.98:200.18:550.35:508:28First Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:512.73:293.09:080.19:540.35:518:27First Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:432.64:243.110:010.110:580.35:528:27First Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:442.65:273.210:590.15:528:27Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:512.66:313.312:030.212:010.05:538:27Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:572.77:333.51:050.11:030.05:538:26Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon7:592.88:323.62:050.02:04-0.15:548:26Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue8:592.99:293.73:04-0.13:04-0.25:548:26Full Moon11Tue
12Wed9:573.010:243.73:58-0.24:03-0.25:558:25Full Moon12Wed
13Thu10:523.111:163.64:49-0.24:58-0.25:568:25Full Moon13Thu
14Fri11:453.25:37-0.25:52-0.15:568:25Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:073.412:383.26:25-0.26:470.05:578:24Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:583.21:313.27:14-0.17:460.15:588:24Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:483.02:233.18:030.08:450.25:588:23Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:372.83:143.08:530.19:430.35:598:23Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:272.64:062.99:420.210:420.46:008:22Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:202.45:032.910:320.311:400.46:018:21Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:212.46:022.911:240.36:018:21Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:222.36:552.912:340.412:160.46:028:20Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:162.47:423.01:230.41:050.36:038:19Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:042.58:253.02:090.41:530.36:048:19Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:492.69:063.12:530.32:390.36:048:18New Moon25Tue
26Wed9:322.79:453.13:330.23:240.26:058:17New Moon26Wed
27Thu10:132.810:223.24:100.24:060.26:068:16New Moon27Thu
28Fri10:502.910:583.14:430.14:450.26:078:16New Moon28Fri
29Sat11:272.911:343.15:160.15:240.26:088:15Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:053.05:490.16:040.26:088:14Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon12:133.112:453.16:250.16:490.36:098:13Waxing Crescent31Mon
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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