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 42m at 8:05 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 2:34 pm (3.2 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 - Mar 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:032.25:291.811:410.411:210.26:355:59Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue6:052.36:252.012:320.36:336:00Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed6:562.57:142.112:170.11:190.26:326:01Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu7:412.67:592.31:090.02:010.16:306:02Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri8:222.88:412.51:58-0.12:390.06:296:03Full Moon5Fri
6Sat9:012.99:212.72:44-0.23:15-0.26:286:04Full Moon6Sat
7Sun9:402.910:002.93:27-0.33:50-0.26:266:05Full Moon7Sun
8Mon10:192.910:403.04:10-0.34:26-0.36:256:06Full Moon8Mon
9Tue11:002.811:243.14:53-0.35:04-0.36:236:07Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed11:442.75:41-0.25:47-0.26:226:08Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:113.112:322.66:34-0.16:36-0.26:206:09Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri1:033.01:242.47:330.07:32-0.16:196:10Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:592.92:202.38:380.18:350.06:186:11Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:042.83:272.29:490.29:470.06:166:11Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:232.84:492.211:010.211:020.06:156:12Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue5:432.86:042.312:050.26:136:13Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed6:472.97:062.512:110.01:020.16:126:14Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu7:413.08:002.81:13-0.11:530.06:106:15Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:293.08:472.92:09-0.22:38-0.16:096:16New Moon19Fri
20Sat9:123.09:303.02:59-0.23:18-0.16:076:17New Moon20Sat
21Sun9:512.910:093.13:44-0.23:54-0.16:066:18New Moon21Sun
22Mon10:282.810:453.14:24-0.14:28-0.16:046:19New Moon22Mon
23Tue11:052.711:213.05:030.05:010.06:036:19Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed11:432.611:582.95:430.15:350.16:016:20Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:222.46:240.26:110.26:006:21Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri12:372.71:042.37:080.36:530.35:586:22Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat1:192.61:472.27:560.47:400.45:576:23First Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:052.52:362.18:500.58:350.45:556:24First Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:592.43:342.19:500.59:380.55:546:25First Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:052.44:432.110:510.510:440.45:526:26First Quarter30Tue
31Wed5:152.55:452.311:430.511:440.35:516:26Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 11:19 am — 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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