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 58m at 8:51 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:222.86:593.212:170.112:330.15:478:18Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:212.77:533.31:180.11:240.05:468:19Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun8:132.78:423.42:140.02:140.05:468:20Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:032.79:293.43:070.03:020.05:468:20Full Moon4Mon
5Tue9:502.710:133.43:560.03:480.05:468:21Full Moon5Tue
6Wed10:352.710:543.34:400.04:310.15:458:21Full Moon6Wed
7Thu11:172.711:343.25:200.05:120.15:458:22Full Moon7Thu
8Fri11:592.66:000.15:510.25:458:22Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:143.112:422.66:390.26:330.35:458:23Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:552.91:252.57:210.37:190.45:458:23Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon1:382.82:092.58:030.38:080.55:458:24Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue2:212.72:532.58:460.49:010.55:458:24Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:062.63:382.59:280.49:560.55:458:25Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:532.54:282.610:120.410:540.55:458:25Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:472.45:222.710:590.311:510.45:458:26Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:452.46:152.811:470.35:458:26Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:402.47:053.012:450.312:360.25:458:26Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:322.57:523.21:370.21:240.15:458:27Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue8:222.68:413.32:280.12:140.15:458:27Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:122.69:313.53:190.03:060.05:468:27New Moon20Wed
21Thu10:032.710:213.54:09-0.13:58-0.15:468:27New Moon21Thu
22Fri10:532.811:123.64:56-0.14:49-0.15:468:27New Moon22Fri
23Sat11:452.95:45-0.15:41-0.15:468:28Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:053.512:392.96:35-0.16:37-0.15:478:28Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:593.41:352.97:29-0.17:400.05:478:28Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue1:553.22:333.08:250.08:450.15:478:28First Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:523.03:313.09:200.09:520.15:488:28First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:492.84:333.110:150.010:580.25:488:28First Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:522.75:393.111:110.15:488:28First Quarter29Fri
30Sat5:582.66:403.212:030.212:060.15:498:28Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 12:05 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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