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 3h 41m 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 - Mar 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:352.61:542.27:570.18:040.06:355:59Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:262.62:482.28:570.29:040.06:346:00Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:272.63:532.210:040.110:120.06:326:01Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:382.75:052.311:120.111:21-0.16:316:02Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:482.86:122.512:14-0.16:296:03Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:503.07:122.712:25-0.31:11-0.26:286:04Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:473.28:093.01:26-0.42:06-0.36:276:05New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:423.39:033.22:25-0.52:56-0.46:256:06New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:333.39:543.33:20-0.63:44-0.56:246:07New Moon9Sun
10Mon10:213.310:443.34:11-0.64:30-0.56:226:07Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:103.111:343.35:02-0.55:16-0.46:216:08Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:592.95:55-0.36:05-0.36:196:09Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:253.112:502.76:51-0.26:57-0.26:186:10Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:182.91:412.57:490.07:520.06:176:11First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:112.72:342.48:490.28:500.16:156:12First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:102.63:362.29:510.39:510.26:146:13First Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:202.54:462.210:520.310:540.26:126:14First Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:292.45:482.311:460.311:500.26:116:15Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:232.56:402.412:350.36:096:16Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:082.67:252.612:410.21:180.26:086:17Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:492.78:062.71:280.11:580.16:066:17Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat8:272.78:442.82:120.02:350.16:056:18Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:022.89:202.92:520.03:080.06:036:19Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:372.89:533.03:290.03:400.06:026:20Full Moon24Mon
25Tue10:102.810:273.04:040.04:110.06:006:21Full Moon25Tue
26Wed10:452.811:023.04:390.04:430.05:596:22Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:222.711:403.05:150.05:190.05:576:23Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:022.65:560.16:000.15:566:24Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:232.912:462.66:430.26:480.15:546:24Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun1:112.91:352.57:370.27:430.25:536:25Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:042.92:302.58:360.28:460.25:516:26Third Quarter31Mon
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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