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 5h 10m 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 - Jul 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:162.46:553.112:270.212:120.15:498:28Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat7:132.47:453.11:230.21:030.25:508:28Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun8:042.48:323.12:160.21:530.25:508:28Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon8:522.49:163.13:050.22:410.25:518:28New Moon4Mon
5Tue9:392.59:573.13:490.23:280.25:518:27New Moon5Tue
6Wed10:222.510:353.14:290.24:110.25:528:27New Moon6Wed
7Thu11:022.611:123.05:050.24:500.25:528:27New Moon7Thu
8Fri11:412.611:483.05:390.25:280.35:538:27Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:202.66:120.26:070.35:548:26Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:252.912:592.66:450.26:490.45:548:26Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon1:032.81:382.67:190.37:340.45:558:26Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue1:422.72:182.77:550.38:230.55:558:25First Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:222.62:582.88:340.39:150.55:568:25First Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:062.53:422.89:160.310:110.55:578:24First Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:552.44:342.910:040.311:120.45:588:24First Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:532.35:333.010:590.35:588:23Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:582.36:353.212:140.411:58 AM0.25:598:23Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon7:012.47:353.41:140.312:580.16:008:22Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue8:012.58:333.52:130.21:590.16:008:22Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed9:002.79:313.63:110.13:000.06:018:21Full Moon20Wed
21Thu9:582.810:273.74:040.04:00-0.16:028:20Full Moon21Thu
22Fri10:533.011:203.64:54-0.14:56-0.26:038:20Full Moon22Fri
23Sat11:473.15:41-0.15:52-0.16:038:19Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:123.512:413.26:29-0.16:510.06:048:18Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon1:043.31:363.37:19-0.17:530.16:058:18Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue1:563.12:313.38:090.08:560.26:068:17Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:482.83:253.28:590.19:590.36:068:16Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:412.64:233.29:510.211:030.46:078:15Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:402.45:263.110:460.36:088:14Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat5:462.36:293.112:050.411:42 AM0.36:098:13Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun6:482.47:243.11:010.412:380.46:108:12Waning Crescent31Sun
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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