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 2h 00m at 7:22 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:352.811:593.35:37-0.15:31-0.15:506:27Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:242.67:300.07:210.06:497:28Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon1:503.12:142.58:270.28:160.26:477:29First Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:432.93:072.39:250.49:160.36:467:29First Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:402.64:072.210:270.510:210.46:447:30First Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:482.55:192.211:290.511:280.46:437:31First Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:022.56:272.312:240.56:417:32Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:002.57:202.512:300.41:110.46:407:33Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:462.68:052.71:230.41:520.46:397:34Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:262.68:452.82:110.32:300.36:377:35Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:042.79:223.02:550.23:050.26:367:36Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed9:402.79:563.13:360.13:380.26:347:36Full Moon12Wed
13Thu10:152.710:303.24:140.14:100.26:337:37Full Moon13Thu
14Fri10:502.711:043.24:500.14:420.16:327:38Full Moon14Fri
15Sat11:242.711:393.25:250.15:150.16:307:39Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:012.66:010.25:510.26:297:40Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:183.112:422.56:420.26:320.26:287:41Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue1:023.11:282.57:300.37:220.36:267:42Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed1:523.02:192.58:250.38:200.36:257:43Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:473.03:152.59:250.49:270.36:247:44Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:482.94:202.510:280.310:400.36:227:44Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:582.95:332.711:310.311:530.26:217:45Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun6:093.06:412.912:290.26:207:46Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon7:123.07:393.212:590.11:220.16:197:47Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:083.18:333.52:000.02:130.06:177:48Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:013.19:243.62:59-0.13:03-0.16:167:49New Moon26Wed
27Thu9:513.110:133.73:53-0.23:50-0.16:157:50New Moon27Thu
28Fri10:393.011:003.74:43-0.24:36-0.16:147:51New Moon28Fri
29Sat11:262.911:473.55:30-0.15:210.06:137:51Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:132.86:180.06:060.16:117:52Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 10:35 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 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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