Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : 8:12 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 19m at 1:49 pm (3.3 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 - Dec 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:483.39:062.52:18-0.13:180.06:594:49New Moon1Thu
2Fri9:333.49:532.53:03-0.14:03-0.17:004:48New Moon2Fri
3Sat10:203.410:412.53:50-0.24:50-0.17:014:48Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:103.311:342.54:38-0.25:400.07:024:48Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:043.25:31-0.16:350.07:034:48Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:312.51:003.16:330.07:320.07:044:48First Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:312.51:562.97:420.18:280.07:044:48First Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:332.62:562.78:520.19:250.07:054:48First Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:402.64:012.510:040.110:21-0.17:064:48First Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:502.85:072.411:120.111:16-0.17:074:48Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:522.96:072.412:140.07:084:49Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:473.17:002.312:07-0.21:110.07:084:49Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:363.17:502.312:57-0.22:04-0.17:094:49Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed8:233.18:372.31:46-0.22:52-0.17:104:49Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:063.19:222.32:33-0.23:35-0.17:104:50Full Moon15Thu
16Fri9:463.010:042.33:16-0.24:15-0.17:114:50Full Moon16Fri
17Sat10:242.910:452.33:56-0.14:530.07:124:50Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:022.811:272.24:35-0.15:310.07:124:51Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon11:412.75:140.06:100.17:134:51Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:102.112:202.55:570.16:500.17:134:52Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:542.11:012.46:440.27:290.17:144:52Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu1:372.11:432.27:350.38:080.17:144:53Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:212.12:272.18:300.38:500.17:154:53Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:102.23:162.09:280.39:360.17:154:54Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:042.34:141.910:290.310:260.07:164:54Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon5:012.45:141.911:280.211:170.07:164:55Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:552.66:101.912:230.17:164:56Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:462.77:032.012:09-0.11:170.07:174:56Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:372.97:552.11:01-0.22:10-0.17:174:57New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:283.18:472.21:54-0.33:01-0.37:174:58New Moon30Fri
31Sat9:193.29:392.32:47-0.43:48-0.37:174:58New Moon31Sat
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 5:00 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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