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 5h 56m at 9:40 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:502.910:073.13:44-0.13:550.05:516:27Full Moon1Thu
2Fri10:242.810:423.04:200.04:260.15:496:27Full Moon2Fri
3Sat11:002.811:173.04:560.04:580.15:486:28Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:362.76:320.16:310.26:467:29Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:532.91:152.57:110.27:070.36:457:30Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue1:322.81:562.47:530.37:490.46:437:31Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed2:142.72:392.48:390.48:380.46:427:32Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:002.73:262.39:300.49:320.46:407:33Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:522.64:212.310:270.510:340.46:397:34Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:532.65:252.411:260.411:400.46:387:34Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun5:592.76:272.612:220.36:367:35Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:592.87:232.812:410.21:140.26:357:36Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue7:533.08:143.11:380.12:040.16:337:37Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed8:443.19:043.32:34-0.12:53-0.16:327:38New Moon14Wed
15Thu9:343.29:543.53:27-0.23:41-0.26:317:39New Moon15Thu
16Fri10:243.310:433.74:19-0.34:28-0.26:297:40New Moon16Fri
17Sat11:133.311:323.75:09-0.35:14-0.36:287:41New Moon17Sat
18Sun12:033.26:00-0.36:03-0.26:277:41Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:243.612:553.06:54-0.16:56-0.16:257:42Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue1:203.51:512.97:530.07:550.06:247:43Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed2:183.32:492.88:550.18:590.16:237:44First Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:183.13:512.79:580.210:070.26:217:45First Quarter22Thu
23Fri4:252.95:022.711:020.311:160.26:207:46First Quarter23Fri
24Sat5:402.86:132.812:020.36:197:47Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun6:462.87:122.912:210.212:560.36:187:48Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon7:392.88:023.01:190.21:440.26:177:49Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue8:252.88:463.12:120.22:280.26:157:49Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed9:062.89:263.23:000.13:090.26:147:50Full Moon28Wed
29Thu9:452.810:033.23:430.13:460.26:137:51Full Moon29Thu
30Fri10:222.810:383.24:220.14:210.26:127:52Full Moon30Fri
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 12:56 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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