Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : 9:40 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 25m at 3:33 am (2.4 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 - Oct 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:293.12:593.78:350.49:440.57:006:49Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:303.04:043.59:410.410:510.57:016:48Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:403.05:183.510:510.511:560.57:016:46Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon5:573.06:303.412:010.57:026:45Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue7:043.27:293.512:540.41:040.47:036:43Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:593.48:203.51:460.42:020.47:046:42Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu8:493.59:063.52:340.32:550.37:056:40New Moon7Thu
8Fri9:333.69:483.43:180.33:430.37:066:39New Moon8Fri
9Sat10:143.710:263.43:580.24:260.37:076:37New Moon9Sat
10Sun10:523.711:033.34:340.35:060.37:086:36New Moon10Sun
11Mon11:273.611:403.25:080.35:440.47:086:35Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:033.55:400.46:220.57:096:33Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:193.012:413.46:130.57:030.67:106:32Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu1:002.91:213.36:500.67:470.77:116:30Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri1:432.82:033.27:320.78:350.77:126:29First Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:282.72:493.18:210.79:270.87:136:28First Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:172.63:393.09:160.810:210.77:146:26First Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:122.64:373.010:180.811:160.77:156:25First Quarter18Mon
19Tue5:152.75:393.111:220.77:166:24Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed6:172.96:373.212:080.612:230.67:176:22Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu7:093.17:283.312:560.51:180.57:186:21Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:573.38:173.41:420.32:110.37:196:20Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat8:433.69:053.52:270.23:030.27:206:19Full Moon23Sat
24Sun9:303.89:533.53:130.13:540.17:206:17Full Moon24Sun
25Mon10:174.010:413.53:590.04:430.07:216:16Full Moon25Mon
26Tue11:054.011:303.44:44-0.15:320.07:226:15Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:554.05:310.06:250.17:236:14Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:223.312:483.96:210.07:230.27:246:13Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri1:183.11:463.77:180.18:250.37:256:12Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat2:173.02:463.58:220.39:290.37:266:10Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun2:202.92:493.38:300.49:330.46:275:09Third Quarter31Sun
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 6:36 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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