Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:40 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 07m at 12:30 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - May 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:232.76:503.012:160.312:320.26:107:54Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:192.87:423.31:150.21:210.16:097:55Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:122.98:333.52:110.12:110.06:087:55Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:042.99:243.73:06-0.13:02-0.16:077:56New Moon4Sun
5Mon9:563.010:163.84:00-0.13:53-0.16:057:57New Moon5Mon
6Tue10:473.011:083.84:51-0.24:43-0.26:047:58New Moon6Tue
7Wed11:392.95:42-0.15:34-0.16:037:59Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:033.712:332.96:360.06:300.06:028:00Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:003.51:312.87:340.17:320.16:028:01Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:593.32:312.88:350.28:390.26:018:02First Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:593.13:332.89:340.29:480.36:008:02First Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:012.84:392.810:320.310:570.35:598:03First Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:072.75:472.911:270.35:588:04First Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:112.66:453.012:020.312:170.35:578:05Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:052.57:333.112:590.31:030.35:568:06Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri7:512.58:163.21:510.31:460.25:568:07Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:342.58:563.22:380.22:280.25:558:07Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:162.69:353.23:220.23:080.25:548:08Full Moon18Sun
19Mon9:552.610:113.24:020.23:470.25:538:09Full Moon19Mon
20Tue10:342.610:473.24:390.24:230.35:538:10Full Moon20Tue
21Wed11:112.611:233.15:140.24:590.35:528:11Full Moon21Wed
22Thu11:492.55:480.25:350.35:518:11Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:013.012:282.56:240.36:130.45:518:12Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:402.91:092.57:030.36:560.45:508:13Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun1:222.91:522.57:440.37:460.45:508:14Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon2:052.82:362.58:280.38:400.55:498:14Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:512.73:242.69:140.39:390.45:498:15Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:422.74:162.810:030.310:430.45:488:16Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:392.65:152.910:550.211:470.35:488:17Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri5:422.66:153.211:490.15:478:17Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat6:442.67:123.412:490.212:440.15:478:18Waning Crescent31Sat
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 3:35 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 11% 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 (11% 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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