Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : 11:00 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 58m at 4:12 pm (3.0 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 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:253.111:503.15:15-0.55:34-0.56:355:59Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:162.96:11-0.46:25-0.46:346:00Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:443.11:092.77:11-0.27:20-0.36:336:01First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:402.92:042.58:13-0.18:19-0.26:316:02First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:402.83:042.39:190.09:22-0.16:306:03First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:502.64:152.210:260.110:280.06:286:04First Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:072.65:282.211:300.111:320.06:276:04Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:122.66:292.312:270.16:266:05Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:052.77:212.512:300.01:180.16:246:06Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:512.78:072.61:23-0.12:030.06:236:07Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:312.88:482.72:10-0.12:430.06:216:08Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:082.89:252.82:53-0.13:18-0.16:206:09Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:422.89:592.83:31-0.13:50-0.16:186:10Full Moon13Fri
14Sat10:152.810:332.84:06-0.14:20-0.16:176:11Full Moon14Sat
15Sun10:482.711:072.84:41-0.14:500.06:156:12Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:232.611:422.75:150.05:210.06:146:13Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:592.55:520.15:550.16:126:14Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:192.712:382.46:320.26:350.26:116:15Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:592.71:202.37:180.27:200.26:106:15Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:442.62:062.38:090.38:130.26:086:16Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:352.63:002.29:070.39:130.26:076:17Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:352.64:042.310:120.310:210.26:056:18Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:452.75:132.411:150.211:270.16:046:19Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:502.96:152.712:120.16:026:20Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:493.17:112.912:29-0.11:06-0.16:016:21Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu7:443.28:053.21:28-0.21:59-0.25:596:22New Moon26Thu
27Fri8:373.38:583.42:25-0.42:48-0.35:586:22New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:283.49:483.53:18-0.43:36-0.45:566:23New Moon28Sat
29Sun10:173.310:383.64:10-0.44:22-0.45:556:24Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:073.211:303.55:01-0.45:10-0.35:536:25Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue11:583.05:56-0.26:02-0.25:526:26Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 7:36 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 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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