Tides Today & Tomorrow in Norfolk, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Norfolk, VA.
Next low tide : in 57m at 5:36 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:46 pm (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638654
Common Questions About Tides

Norfolk, VA Tides - Aug 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:512.62:172.97:490.38:410.66:108:12Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:332.52:592.98:310.49:330.66:118:11Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:192.43:473.09:200.410:320.66:128:10Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:122.44:453.010:150.411:360.56:138:09Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:172.45:513.111:170.46:148:08Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:252.56:553.312:370.512:210.36:148:07Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:262.67:533.41:340.31:230.26:158:06Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:242.98:493.62:280.22:240.16:168:05New Moon8Sun
9Mon9:193.19:423.73:200.13:230.06:178:03New Moon9Mon
10Tue10:123.310:333.74:08-0.14:19-0.16:188:02New Moon10Tue
11Wed11:043.511:233.64:53-0.15:13-0.16:198:01New Moon11Wed
12Thu11:543.75:38-0.26:07-0.16:198:00Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:133.412:473.76:24-0.17:040.06:207:59Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:043.21:413.77:140.08:040.26:217:58Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:573.02:363.68:070.19:070.36:227:56First Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:502.83:333.49:030.210:100.46:237:55First Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:482.64:373.310:020.311:150.56:247:54First Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:542.55:483.211:060.46:247:53Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:082.56:513.212:170.512:090.46:257:51Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri7:112.67:433.21:120.51:070.46:267:50Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:032.78:283.22:000.52:000.46:277:49Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:492.99:083.22:450.42:490.46:287:47Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:313.09:453.23:240.43:330.46:287:46Full Moon23Mon
24Tue10:093.110:203.23:590.34:130.46:297:45Full Moon24Tue
25Wed10:433.210:543.24:300.34:500.46:307:43Full Moon25Wed
26Thu11:163.211:283.15:000.35:250.46:317:42Full Moon26Thu
27Fri11:493.35:280.36:000.56:327:41Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:023.012:233.35:580.36:370.56:337:39Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:392.912:593.26:310.47:180.66:337:38Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon1:182.81:393.27:090.48:050.76:347:36Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue2:012.72:243.27:540.58:590.76:357:35Third Quarter31Tue
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 8:41 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 5% 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 (5% 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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