Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : in 6h 26m at 9:06 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:45 am (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - Jun 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:152.511:213.15:160.24:580.25:478:18New Moon1Sun
2Mon11:532.55:520.25:360.35:478:19Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:003.112:342.56:290.26:170.35:468:19Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:413.01:172.57:110.37:040.35:468:20Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu1:263.02:042.57:570.37:580.35:468:21Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri2:142.92:522.68:460.38:570.35:468:21First Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:052.93:452.79:360.210:010.35:458:22First Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:012.84:432.910:290.211:070.25:458:22First Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:032.75:463.111:250.15:458:23Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:082.76:463.312:130.112:200.05:458:23Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed7:102.77:433.51:140.01:140.05:458:24Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu8:082.88:383.62:14-0.12:09-0.15:458:24Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:052.89:343.73:13-0.13:05-0.15:458:25Full Moon13Fri
14Sat10:002.810:283.74:08-0.24:00-0.25:458:25Full Moon14Sat
15Sun10:542.811:213.65:00-0.24:53-0.15:458:25Full Moon15Sun
16Mon11:472.85:50-0.15:46-0.15:458:26Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:143.412:412.86:410.06:420.15:458:26Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed1:073.21:372.77:330.17:420.25:458:26Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu1:593.02:312.78:250.28:430.35:458:27Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri2:492.83:232.79:140.29:430.45:458:27Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:382.64:172.710:010.310:440.45:468:27Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:312.45:132.710:470.311:420.45:468:27Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon5:282.36:072.811:330.35:468:28Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue6:252.36:552.812:350.412:170.35:468:28Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:152.37:382.91:240.41:000.35:478:28Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:012.38:203.02:110.31:440.35:478:28Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri8:462.49:013.12:550.32:280.35:478:28Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat9:292.49:423.13:380.23:130.25:488:28New Moon28Sat
29Sun10:112.510:213.14:170.23:560.25:488:28New Moon29Sun
30Mon10:512.511:013.14:540.14:370.25:498:28New Moon30Mon
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 11:55 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (36% illuminated). This places Norfolk, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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