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 5h 07m 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 - Nov 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:063.04:353.110:240.410:560.36:285:08Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:183.25:393.111:300.411:490.26:295:07Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:173.36:343.112:280.36:305:06Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:083.47:223.112:380.21:220.36:315:05Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:533.58:073.11:250.12:120.26:325:04Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:353.58:493.02:080.12:570.26:335:03Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:143.59:293.02:490.13:370.26:345:02Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:503.510:082.93:270.24:150.26:355:01Full Moon8Wed
9Thu10:253.410:472.84:020.24:520.36:365:01Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:013.311:272.74:370.35:290.36:385:00Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:403.15:140.46:090.46:394:59Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:102.612:203.05:550.46:520.56:404:58Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:542.61:032.96:410.57:360.56:414:57Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:402.51:482.87:340.68:230.56:424:57Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:282.52:372.78:300.69:110.56:434:56Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:212.63:312.79:310.610:030.46:444:55Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:192.74:322.710:340.510:540.36:454:55Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:172.95:302.711:320.411:430.26:464:54Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:093.16:242.812:270.26:474:53Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:583.37:152.912:320.01:210.16:484:53Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:483.58:073.01:22-0.12:140.06:494:52New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:383.78:583.02:13-0.23:05-0.16:504:52New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:283.89:493.03:03-0.33:55-0.26:514:51New Moon23Thu
24Fri10:193.810:413.03:53-0.34:45-0.26:524:51Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:113.711:372.94:45-0.25:38-0.16:534:50Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:063.55:41-0.26:34-0.16:544:50Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:352.91:033.36:440.07:330.06:554:50First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:362.82:013.07:510.18:310.06:564:49First Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:382.83:012.88:590.19:290.06:574:49First Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:462.84:072.610:080.210:270.06:584:49First Quarter30Thu
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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