Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 27m at 8:12 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:59 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - Mar 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:242.712:422.36:420.06:44-0.16:355:59Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:112.71:302.27:370.17:360.06:346:00Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:032.72:242.18:400.28:360.06:326:01Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:062.73:302.09:510.29:470.06:316:02Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:222.74:482.111:050.211:02-0.16:296:03Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:402.86:032.212:110.16:286:04Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:473.07:072.512:12-0.21:10-0.16:276:05Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue7:453.18:052.71:16-0.32:03-0.26:256:06Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed8:383.28:573.02:16-0.42:51-0.36:246:07New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:263.29:453.13:11-0.43:35-0.46:226:08New Moon10Thu
11Fri10:103.110:313.24:00-0.44:16-0.46:216:08New Moon11Fri
12Sat10:532.911:153.24:48-0.34:56-0.36:196:09Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:362.711:593.05:35-0.25:36-0.26:186:10Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:202.56:240.06:190.06:166:11Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:442.91:052.47:150.17:040.16:156:12Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed1:302.71:512.28:090.37:540.26:136:13First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:182.52:422.19:060.48:490.36:126:14First Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:152.43:432.010:080.59:520.46:116:15First Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:282.34:562.011:090.510:560.46:096:16First Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:382.45:592.112:010.46:086:17Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:312.56:492.312:470.46:066:17Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:152.67:322.512:460.21:270.36:056:18Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:552.78:122.71:340.12:050.26:036:19Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu8:322.78:502.82:180.02:390.16:026:20Full Moon24Thu
25Fri9:082.89:253.02:590.03:120.06:006:21Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:432.810:003.13:38-0.13:440.05:596:22Full Moon26Sat
27Sun10:192.810:373.24:16-0.14:17-0.15:576:23Full Moon27Sun
28Mon10:572.711:173.24:550.04:540.05:566:24Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:392.65:380.05:350.05:546:24Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:023.112:262.56:290.16:240.15:536:25Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu12:533.11:172.47:260.27:220.15:516:26Third Quarter31Thu
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 11:05 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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