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 29m 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 - Jul 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:502.62:282.68:120.38:340.55:498:28First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:312.53:092.68:490.39:260.55:508:28First Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:142.43:522.79:280.410:200.55:508:28First Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:012.34:412.710:100.411:170.55:518:28First Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:552.25:352.810:580.45:518:27First Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:552.16:302.912:130.511:49 AM0.45:528:27Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:522.27:213.01:060.412:420.35:528:27Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:452.38:123.21:570.31:350.25:538:27Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun8:372.49:033.32:490.22:300.15:538:26Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:292.59:543.43:380.13:240.15:548:26Full Moon10Mon
11Tue10:192.710:433.54:250.04:170.05:558:26Full Moon11Tue
12Wed11:092.811:323.55:100.05:09-0.15:558:25Full Moon12Wed
13Thu11:592.95:54-0.16:020.05:568:25Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:223.412:523.16:41-0.16:590.05:578:24Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat1:133.21:463.27:30-0.18:020.15:578:24Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun2:053.12:403.28:200.09:060.25:588:23Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:582.83:353.29:120.010:110.25:598:23Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:542.64:363.210:060.111:170.35:598:22Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:572.55:433.211:040.16:008:22Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:052.46:483.212:220.312:030.26:018:21Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:082.47:463.21:210.31:010.26:028:21Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat8:062.58:383.22:170.31:580.26:028:20Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun8:592.69:263.23:090.22:520.26:038:19New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:482.710:093.23:550.23:420.26:048:18New Moon24Mon
25Tue10:322.710:473.14:350.24:270.26:058:18New Moon25Tue
26Wed11:132.811:233.15:110.25:080.26:068:17New Moon26Wed
27Thu11:522.811:593.05:440.25:470.36:068:16Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:302.86:160.26:260.46:078:15Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:352.91:082.86:470.37:090.46:088:14Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:132.71:462.97:200.37:540.56:098:14Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon1:522.62:242.97:550.48:420.66:098:13First Quarter31Mon
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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