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 2h 20m 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 - Aug 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:242.68:503.22:280.32:180.36:108:12Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:102.79:323.23:140.33:060.36:118:11Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:532.710:103.23:550.23:500.36:128:10Full Moon3Fri
4Sat10:332.810:473.24:310.24:300.36:138:09Full Moon4Sat
5Sun11:102.911:223.15:050.25:080.36:148:08Full Moon5Sun
6Mon11:462.911:573.15:360.25:440.36:158:07Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:222.96:080.26:220.46:158:05Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:343.012:592.96:400.37:030.56:168:04Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu1:122.91:372.97:150.37:480.56:178:03Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:522.82:173.07:530.48:370.66:188:02Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:342.73:003.08:360.49:300.66:198:01Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:212.63:483.19:250.410:300.66:208:00Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:152.54:463.110:200.411:340.56:207:59Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:202.55:523.311:220.46:217:57Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:272.66:563.412:370.412:250.36:227:56Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:292.87:563.61:360.31:270.26:237:55Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:273.08:533.72:320.22:280.16:247:54New Moon17Fri
18Sat9:243.29:493.83:260.13:280.06:247:52New Moon18Sat
19Sun10:183.410:413.84:160.04:24-0.16:257:51New Moon19Sun
20Mon11:113.511:323.75:03-0.15:18-0.16:267:50New Moon20Mon
21Tue12:033.65:49-0.16:130.06:277:49Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:233.612:563.76:370.07:110.16:287:47Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu1:153.31:503.67:270.18:120.26:297:46Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri2:083.12:453.58:200.29:140.46:297:45First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:012.93:413.49:140.310:170.56:307:43First Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:582.74:433.310:120.411:200.56:317:42First Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:042.65:503.211:120.56:327:40First Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:142.66:513.212:200.612:120.56:337:39Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:132.77:423.21:130.51:070.56:337:38Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:032.88:263.32:010.51:580.56:347:36Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri8:482.99:073.32:450.52:450.56:357:35Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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