Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : 7:18 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 56m at 1:03 pm (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - Jul 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:512.511:083.24:540.14:430.15:498:28Full Moon1Sun
2Mon11:332.611:493.25:320.15:270.15:508:28Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:172.76:110.06:140.15:508:28Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:333.11:042.86:530.07:070.25:518:28Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu1:203.11:532.97:380.08:050.25:518:27Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri2:092.92:433.08:250.09:060.25:528:27Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:002.83:363.19:150.010:100.25:528:27Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:562.64:353.210:090.011:180.25:538:27Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:592.55:413.311:070.05:538:26Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:072.56:473.312:240.212:080.05:548:26Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:122.57:483.41:260.21:090.05:558:26Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu8:132.58:463.42:250.12:090.05:558:25Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri9:122.69:413.43:220.13:080.05:568:25New Moon13Fri
14Sat10:062.710:313.44:130.04:030.05:578:25New Moon14Sat
15Sun10:572.811:163.34:580.04:540.05:578:24New Moon15Sun
16Mon11:442.911:593.15:400.05:410.15:588:24Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:302.96:200.16:290.25:598:23Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:413.01:152.97:000.17:180.35:598:23Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu1:222.81:582.97:390.28:090.46:008:22Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri2:032.62:402.88:170.39:000.56:018:21First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:452.43:222.88:560.49:520.56:018:21First Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:302.34:072.89:370.410:480.66:028:20First Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:202.25:012.810:230.511:450.66:038:19First Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:202.16:002.811:160.56:048:19Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:232.16:552.912:390.512:110.56:058:18Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu7:182.27:453.01:290.51:050.46:058:17Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri8:092.48:333.12:180.41:570.36:068:16Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat8:572.59:193.33:040.32:490.36:078:15Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:432.710:033.33:460.23:390.26:088:15Full Moon29Sun
30Mon10:272.810:453.44:260.14:260.16:088:14Full Moon30Mon
31Tue11:103.011:283.45:050.05:130.16:098:13Full Moon31Tue
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 4:10 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (18% illuminated). This places Norfolk, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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