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 6h 22m 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 - Sep 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:023.512:333.66:140.16:470.26:367:33Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:493.31:223.66:590.27:410.46:377:31Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun1:373.12:103.47:460.48:370.56:387:30Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon2:252.92:583.38:340.59:330.66:387:29First Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:142.73:493.29:250.610:310.76:397:27First Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:082.64:463.110:190.711:290.76:407:26First Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:132.65:503.111:170.76:417:24First Quarter7Thu
8Fri6:192.66:483.112:230.712:140.76:427:23Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat7:142.77:363.21:110.71:070.76:427:21Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun8:002.98:193.31:550.61:550.66:437:20Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon8:433.08:593.42:360.52:420.56:447:18Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue9:233.29:383.43:140.43:260.46:457:17Full Moon12Tue
13Wed10:003.310:153.43:500.44:060.46:467:15Full Moon13Wed
14Thu10:363.410:513.44:230.34:450.46:467:14Full Moon14Thu
15Fri11:123.511:293.44:570.35:240.46:477:12Full Moon15Fri
16Sat11:503.65:310.36:050.46:487:11Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:093.312:313.66:090.36:510.46:497:09Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:533.21:163.66:520.37:440.56:507:08Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue1:423.12:073.67:410.48:430.66:517:06Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:343.03:023.68:380.49:470.66:517:04Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:332.94:043.59:410.510:560.66:527:03Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:412.95:163.510:510.56:537:01Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:563.06:293.612:020.512:020.46:547:00Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun7:053.27:323.71:020.41:080.36:556:58Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon8:043.48:283.71:570.32:090.26:556:57Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue8:593.69:203.72:490.23:070.26:566:55New Moon26Tue
27Wed9:493.810:083.73:370.14:010.16:576:54New Moon27Wed
28Thu10:363.910:533.64:210.14:500.26:586:52New Moon28Thu
29Fri11:203.911:363.45:020.15:360.26:596:51Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:033.85:420.26:220.37:006:49Waxing Crescent30Sat
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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