Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 47m at 10:01 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:33 am (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - Aug 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:143.311:363.65:10-0.25:18-0.26:118:11New Moon1Tue
2Wed12:073.35:58-0.16:13-0.16:118:10Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:273.51:013.36:47-0.17:100.16:128:09Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri1:193.21:543.37:360.08:100.26:138:08Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat2:093.02:463.28:270.19:090.36:148:07First Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:592.83:393.19:170.310:090.46:158:06First Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:512.64:353.110:080.411:090.56:168:05First Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:502.55:363.011:020.46:168:04First Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:552.46:333.012:070.511:56 AM0.56:178:03Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:542.57:233.112:590.512:470.56:188:02Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:442.58:083.11:470.51:360.46:198:01Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat8:302.68:513.22:320.42:230.46:208:00Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:132.89:313.23:130.33:080.46:217:58Full Moon13Sun
14Mon9:542.910:083.33:510.33:510.36:217:57Full Moon14Mon
15Tue10:313.010:443.34:260.24:300.36:227:56Full Moon15Tue
16Wed11:073.011:203.24:580.25:070.36:237:55Full Moon16Wed
17Thu11:433.111:563.25:300.25:450.36:247:53Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:203.16:030.26:250.46:257:52Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:353.112:593.26:390.27:110.46:257:51Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun1:173.01:423.27:200.38:020.56:267:50Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon2:022.92:293.38:070.38:590.56:277:48Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:522.93:213.38:590.310:010.56:287:47Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:482.84:203.49:570.311:090.56:297:46Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:532.75:293.411:020.36:307:44Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri6:052.86:393.512:160.412:090.36:307:43Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat7:122.97:423.71:180.31:140.26:317:41Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun8:143.18:413.82:160.22:160.16:327:40Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:113.39:373.83:100.13:160.06:337:39New Moon28Mon
29Tue10:053.510:283.84:010.04:120.06:347:37New Moon29Tue
30Wed10:563.611:163.74:470.05:050.06:347:36New Moon30Wed
31Thu11:453.75:310.05:550.16:357:34Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 12:47 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 46% 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 (46% 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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