Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 04m at 11:00 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:30 am (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - Jan 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:052.12:122.18:130.28:330.07:184:59Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:522.23:022.09:100.29:230.07:185:00Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:472.24:002.010:120.210:18-0.17:185:01Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:472.35:032.011:140.111:14-0.27:185:02Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:462.56:032.112:120.07:185:03Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:402.76:582.212:09-0.31:07-0.27:185:03Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:332.97:522.31:03-0.42:01-0.37:185:04New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:253.18:462.51:58-0.52:52-0.57:185:05New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:163.29:372.62:52-0.63:41-0.67:185:06New Moon9Thu
10Fri10:063.210:292.73:43-0.74:28-0.67:185:07New Moon10Fri
11Sat10:563.211:212.74:35-0.75:16-0.67:175:08Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:483.05:30-0.66:07-0.67:175:09Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:162.712:412.86:29-0.57:01-0.57:175:10Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue1:132.61:342.67:32-0.37:56-0.47:175:11First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:102.62:292.48:36-0.28:52-0.47:165:12First Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:122.53:302.29:43-0.19:50-0.37:165:13First Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:222.54:382.010:50-0.110:50-0.37:165:14Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:312.55:442.011:51-0.111:46-0.37:155:15Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:302.56:412.012:47-0.17:155:16Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:202.67:312.112:39-0.31:39-0.17:145:17Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue8:042.68:182.21:29-0.32:25-0.27:145:18Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:452.69:002.22:16-0.33:05-0.27:135:19Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:212.69:392.32:58-0.33:41-0.37:135:20Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:552.610:152.33:36-0.34:14-0.37:125:21Full Moon24Fri
25Sat10:282.610:512.34:12-0.34:46-0.37:125:23Full Moon25Sat
26Sun11:022.511:272.34:47-0.25:17-0.27:115:24Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:382.45:23-0.25:49-0.27:105:25Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:052.212:152.36:02-0.16:24-0.27:105:26Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:432.212:542.26:460.07:03-0.17:095:27Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu1:242.21:362.17:340.07:47-0.17:085:28Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:082.22:222.08:280.18:37-0.17:075:29Third Quarter31Fri
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 1:45 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Norfolk, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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