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 3h 09m 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 - Sep 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:293.09:443.33:240.43:290.46:367:33Full Moon1Sat
2Sun10:073.110:203.33:590.44:090.46:377:32Full Moon2Sun
3Mon10:423.210:543.34:310.34:460.46:377:30Full Moon3Mon
4Tue11:153.311:283.25:020.35:210.46:387:29Full Moon4Tue
5Wed11:493.35:310.35:570.56:397:27Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:033.112:233.36:020.46:350.56:407:26Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:403.01:003.36:360.47:170.66:417:24Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat1:202.91:413.37:150.58:060.66:417:23Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:042.82:263.38:000.59:010.76:427:22Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:522.83:173.38:520.510:020.76:437:20Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:482.74:173.49:520.511:090.66:447:19Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:552.75:273.411:000.56:457:17Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:072.86:373.612:150.612:090.46:457:15Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:123.17:393.71:140.41:140.36:467:14Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:113.38:363.82:100.32:170.26:477:12Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:073.69:313.93:020.23:160.16:487:11New Moon16Sun
17Mon10:003.810:223.93:510.14:120.06:497:09New Moon17Mon
18Tue10:513.911:113.74:370.05:050.06:507:08New Moon18Tue
19Wed11:404.05:220.05:570.16:507:06Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:003.612:304.06:070.16:510.26:517:05Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:493.41:223.86:540.27:480.46:527:03Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:413.12:143.77:460.48:480.56:537:02First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:332.93:083.58:410.59:480.66:547:00First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:292.84:063.39:400.610:500.76:546:59First Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:322.75:123.210:420.711:490.76:556:57First Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:442.76:183.211:460.76:566:56Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:472.87:103.212:410.712:430.76:576:54Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:372.97:553.21:270.61:330.76:586:53Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat8:203.18:353.32:080.62:200.66:596:51Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun8:593.29:133.32:460.53:040.56:596:50Full Moon30Sun
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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