Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : 6:27 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 43m at 12:16 pm (3.5 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 - Jul 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:222.46:103.111:300.25:498:28Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:252.37:053.112:370.312:230.25:508:28Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:212.37:533.11:300.31:140.25:508:28Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:112.48:393.12:200.32:030.25:518:28Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun8:582.49:213.13:060.22:510.25:518:27Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:422.510:013.13:480.23:360.25:528:27Full Moon6Mon
7Tue10:232.510:383.14:260.24:170.25:528:27Full Moon7Tue
8Wed11:022.611:133.05:000.24:550.25:538:27Full Moon8Wed
9Thu11:392.611:493.05:320.15:320.35:548:26Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:162.76:030.26:100.35:548:26Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:252.912:532.76:360.26:510.45:558:26Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun1:022.81:312.87:100.27:360.45:568:25Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:422.72:112.87:480.28:260.45:568:25Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:242.62:532.98:300.29:200.45:578:24Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:102.53:413.09:160.210:190.45:588:24Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:032.44:373.010:090.211:240.45:588:23Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:052.45:423.111:090.25:598:23Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:142.46:473.312:290.312:120.16:008:22Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:182.57:493.51:300.21:150.06:008:22Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon8:202.78:493.62:300.12:180.06:018:21New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:192.99:463.73:260.03:20-0.16:028:20New Moon21Tue
22Wed10:163.010:403.64:17-0.14:18-0.26:038:20New Moon22Wed
23Thu11:103.211:323.55:05-0.25:14-0.26:038:19New Moon23Thu
24Fri12:033.35:52-0.26:09-0.16:048:18Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:223.412:563.46:39-0.17:070.06:058:17Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:133.11:503.47:27-0.18:070.16:068:17Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon2:032.92:423.38:170.09:080.36:078:16First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:532.73:353.29:070.210:080.46:078:15First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:462.54:323.110:000.311:100.56:088:14First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:452.35:363.010:550.46:098:13First Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:522.36:363.012:090.511:53 AM0.46:108:12Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 3:21 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 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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