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 2h 15m 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 - May 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:152.87:423.11:060.31:240.26:107:54Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:052.98:303.32:010.12:100.16:097:55Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:552.99:173.52:540.02:570.06:087:55Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:443.010:063.73:46-0.13:44-0.16:077:56Full Moon4Tue
5Wed10:333.010:553.84:35-0.24:31-0.16:067:57Full Moon5Wed
6Thu11:222.911:463.75:25-0.15:20-0.16:047:58Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:142.96:17-0.16:11-0.16:037:59Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:413.61:092.87:130.07:100.06:038:00Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun1:403.42:092.78:140.18:160.16:028:01Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon2:413.23:102.79:160.29:260.26:018:01Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:453.04:182.710:180.310:380.36:008:02Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:532.95:312.811:170.311:480.35:598:03Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:022.86:362.912:120.35:588:04Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:002.77:293.112:500.21:000.25:578:05Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:492.78:153.21:450.21:450.25:568:06Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun8:342.78:563.22:360.22:270.25:568:07Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:162.79:353.33:220.13:080.25:558:07New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:562.710:113.24:030.13:460.25:548:08New Moon18Tue
19Wed10:342.610:463.24:410.14:230.25:538:09New Moon19Wed
20Thu11:122.611:213.15:160.24:580.25:538:10New Moon20Thu
21Fri11:502.611:573.05:510.25:330.35:528:11Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:302.56:270.36:100.45:518:11Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:362.91:112.47:060.36:520.45:518:12Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:182.91:552.47:490.47:400.55:508:13Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue2:012.82:392.48:330.48:330.55:508:14First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:472.73:262.59:190.49:310.55:498:14First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:362.64:172.610:070.410:320.45:498:15First Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:322.65:142.710:570.311:350.45:488:16First Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:332.66:123.011:490.25:488:17Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:332.67:063.212:360.212:400.15:478:17Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon7:302.77:583.41:330.11:310.05:478:18Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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