Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : 10:01 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 57m at 3:20 pm (3.1 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 - Apr 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:252.93:592.410:100.310:120.26:507:27First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:332.95:112.511:200.311:250.16:487:28First Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:502.96:252.612:260.26:477:29Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:013.07:302.812:350.01:250.16:467:30Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:013.18:273.11:40-0.12:190.06:447:31Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:573.29:213.32:40-0.23:10-0.16:437:31Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:473.210:103.53:36-0.33:57-0.26:417:32Full Moon7Sat
8Sun10:353.210:573.54:28-0.34:41-0.26:407:33Full Moon8Sun
9Mon11:193.111:423.55:15-0.25:23-0.26:387:34Full Moon9Mon
10Tue12:033.06:02-0.16:05-0.16:377:35Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:263.412:482.86:490.06:480.16:367:36Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu1:113.21:342.67:380.27:350.26:347:37Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:583.02:212.58:290.38:260.46:337:38Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:452.83:092.49:220.49:200.56:317:38Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:362.64:042.310:170.510:200.56:307:39Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:362.55:082.311:140.511:230.56:297:40Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:442.56:132.412:070.56:277:41Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:432.67:072.512:220.512:530.56:267:42Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:322.67:512.71:140.41:360.46:257:43Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:152.78:322.92:030.32:160.36:237:44Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:562.89:113.02:480.22:550.26:227:45Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:352.99:493.23:310.13:320.16:217:45New Moon22Sun
23Mon10:142.910:263.34:120.14:100.16:207:46New Moon23Mon
24Tue10:532.911:053.44:510.04:470.06:187:47New Moon24Tue
25Wed11:332.911:463.45:300.05:250.06:177:48Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:162.86:130.16:080.16:167:49Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:313.31:032.77:010.16:570.16:157:50Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat1:213.31:552.77:560.27:540.26:147:51Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun2:163.22:512.78:560.28:570.26:127:52First Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:153.13:522.79:580.310:070.26:117:53First Quarter30Mon
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 6:40 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 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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